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Flowers and Grasses with a Praying-Mantis

Ryūsa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat, circular object with a raised design; gold-colored with a textured surface; design features a praying-mantis among flowers and grasses; leaves and flowers are intricately carved in relief; background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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