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Netsuke of Ox with Bokudo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small figurine of a seated child playing a flute next to a large ox. The ox is black with two brown horns protruding from its head, and it has a brown and gold bridle on. The child sits cross-legged on the left side of the ox, wearing a dark robe with a green inner garment visible at the sleeve. The child's hair is short and light brown. The child holds a white flute up to their mouth with both hands. The background is gray and darkens toward the top. The figurine appears to be a netsuke, titled "Netsuke of Ox with Bokudo", by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood and ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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