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Netsuke of Mouse on an Umbrella

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, light-colored wooden sculpture of a mouse on an umbrella. The umbrella is carved to show ridged, textured surface. It has a rounded tip at one end and a cylindrical handle at the other. The mouse sits on top of the umbrella, near the handle. The mouse is carved with detailed features, including ears and eyes. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

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