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Netsuke of Bird Cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, light-colored, cylindrical birdcage with vertical slats and three short legs. The birdcage has a rounded top with a small, protruding piece. A carved branch with flowers and leaves is attached to the front. The background is gray, and the object casts a shadow on the surface below. The object is a netsuke, a type of Japanese miniature sculpture, specifically titled "Netsuke of Bird Cage" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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