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Circular Netsuke with Actor Dressed as Fox; reverse: Trap with Mouse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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