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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a raised edge made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The center is a dark brown color with a raised design. The design features a dog or wolf-like animal in profile, facing left, with its head thrown back. The animal appears to be howling at a large moon in the upper left corner. The moon is a lighter brown color with darker brown shading. There are also some grasses or plants in the lower left corner. The background of the design is dark brown with some lighter brown shading. The object has a crack in the raised edge at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory with bronze disk inlaid with silver
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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