

Circular Netsuke with Actor Dressed as Fox; reverse: Trap with Mouse
Round, flat, circular object with a light yellow color. The object features two carved figures on the front. The figure on the left is a mouse, standing on its hind legs. The mouse wears a traditional Japanese outfit. The mouse faces right. The figure on the right is a man, kneeling on one knee. The man's head is tilted back. The man touches his forehead with one hand. The man wears a traditional Japanese head covering and outfit. The back of the object features a carved scene. The scene depicts a trap and a mouse. The mouse is caught in the trap. The object has a smooth, shiny surface. The object casts a shadow on a gray background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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