Artwork preview

Netsuke of Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Netsuke of Lion by Artist. The image shows a bronze sculpture of a lion. The lion has a large mane that forms a partial circle around its head. Its body is crouched down on all fours, with front paws on a rock. The lion's head is lowered, biting or chewing on something. The sculpture is mostly bronze-colored with some red on its tail. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 376 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette