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Netsuke of Mouse in a Bag

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, carved object with a mouse inside a bag. Made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The mouse's head protrudes from the bag. The mouse has a long snout, small ears, and a detailed eye with a black pupil. The bag has lines carved into it to resemble stitching. The background is light gray. The object sits on a flat surface.

Artwork details

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