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Netsuke of Sleeping Boar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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