Netsuke of Flying Goose over Flowers

Round, flat, circular object with a smooth surface, light beige in color. A black bird in flight is depicted near the top, with its wings spread and tail feathers trailing. The bird has a yellow eye and gold details on its body. Below the bird, there are several curved brown stems with green leaves and white flowers. The object casts a slight shadow on a plain gray background. The object is titled "Netsuke of Flying Goose over Flowers" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:: 19th century
Medium:: Ivory, decorated with bird in shakudo and flowers in mother-of-pearl
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 600 × 450 px
Museum record:: View original