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Netsuke of Rabbit Stirring Elixir

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat, light-colored object with a raised design. The design features a rabbit wearing a headband and holding a large pestle in one hand. The rabbit is standing next to a large mortar, stirring its contents. The rabbit has long ears, red eyes, and a white body. It wears a patterned robe. The object has a smooth, rounded edge and appears to be made of ivory or bone. The background behind the object is light gray. The title of the object is "Netsuke of Rabbit Stirring Elixir" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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