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Netsuke of Fox

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Netsuke of Fox by unknown artist. The object is a small, off-white figurine with a glossy finish. It depicts a standing fox with its tail curved around to the left. The fox has a long snout and pointed ears. Its front right paw is bent up towards its chest. The figurine appears to be made of ivory or bone. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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