

Netsuke of Sleeping Boar
A small, carved sculpture of a sleeping boar; made of ivory or bone. The boar's head is carved with details including eyes, nose, mouth and lines on the face and ear. A tusk protrudes from the boar's mouth. A tree branch protrudes from the boar's mouth. The boar's body fades into a rounded form behind its head. The background is light gray. The title of the object is "Netsuke of Sleeping Boar" and it is by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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