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Netsuke of a Chicken

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wooden sculpture of a chicken by an unknown artist titled "Netsuke of a Chicken". The sculpture shows a chicken lowering its head towards the ground. The chicken's head, neck, and upper back are light brown. Its wings and tail are dark brown. The sculpture rests on a flat oval base that is light brown with a white stripe along the edge. The background is light gray. The sculpture casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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