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Netsuke of Beaver in Lotus Pond

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beaver lying on its back on a lotus leaf. The beaver's head is carved with detailed whiskers and fur texture. Its eyes and small ears are visible. The beaver's body is resting on a large lotus leaf with textured veins and edges. A small lotus flower or seed pod is positioned near the beaver's paw. The sculpture is made of a material with a natural color variation, ranging from light to dark brown. The background is a plain gray surface. The sculpture titled "Netsuke of Beaver in Lotus Pond" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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