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Netsuke of Birds and Corn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small figurine of two birds on an ear of corn, made from light-colored material. The figurine is lying down with the birds on top of the corn. The corn has a long, curved shape with rows of kernels along its length. A leafy husk wraps around the bottom of the corn. One bird sits on top of the corn on the left, facing left. The other bird sits behind and to the right, facing right. Both birds have detailed feathers carved into their bodies. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

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