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Netsuke of Boy with Dog

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A golden colored sculpture of a boy riding a dog. The dog has a snarling face. The boy and dog are posed on a rectangular base. The boy wears a robe. The boy has a bald head. The dog has its four legs on the base. The dog's head is turned to the right. The sculpture appears to be made from a single piece of material. The background of the image is white. The sculpture is titled "Netsuke of Boy with Dog" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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