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Netsuke of Flying Goose over Flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
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