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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
Museum record:
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