Netsuke of Group of Turtles
Light-colored sculpture of stacked turtles. Six turtles visible. Turtles piled on top of one another. Turtles have textured shell. Shells are light beige color. Eyes are small and dark. Background is light gray. Turtles are in various positions. Some turtles facing forward, others to side. Sculpture appears to be made of ivory or bone. Turtles carved to show details. Title: Netsuke of Group of Turtles Artist: Unknown
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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