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Netsuke of Group of Mice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A carved netsuke depicting a group of mice. Four mice are stacked on top of each other. The largest mouse is in the middle with a mouse on its back and one on either side. The mouse on the back is looking up and to the right. The mouse on the left is on its side, looking left. The mouse on the right is looking down. All the mice are carved from a light brown material with black lines carved to indicate fur. The eyes of the mice are black and shiny. The background is light grey.

Artwork Details

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