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Netsuke of Goose in Flight against Moon

Ryūsa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a carved design. The design features a goose in flight against a moon. The goose is carved in a lighter color and positioned on the left side, with its wings spread and head facing right. The background of the design includes carved grass-like elements and a large moon behind the goose's wing. The object has a light-colored background with darker shading around the carved areas, and it casts a shadow on a light gray surface.

Artwork Details

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