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Netsuke of Mountain with Flowers and a Bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ivory netsuke, oval-shaped and rounded. A bird sitting on top. The base decorated with a pattern of flowers. The bird and parts of the base have darker brown shading or staining. The bird has a long curved beak, textured feathers on the wings, and a smooth body. The base features numerous small flowers with rounded petals, some with detailed centers. Small curved lines suggesting leaves. The object is on a light gray background, with a shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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