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Netsuke of Horse in a Boat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The netsuke is made from a light-brown material. A curved piece resembling a boat forms the base. A horse with a long mane is carved inside the boat, facing right and appearing to jump. The boat has a darker brown design etched on the outside. A protrusion shaped like a sword handle extends upwards from the back of the boat. The background is grey. The Netsuke of Horse in a Boat is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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