Netsuke of a wolf with turtle

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Title	Netsuke of a wolf with turtle
Artist	Masatomo
Date	early 19th century
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	Not on view.

Medium:

Sculpture | Wood

Size:

1 1/2 x 13/16 x 2 in. (3.81 x 2.06 x 5.08 cm)

Creation Place:

Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Culture:

Asia, Japan

Style:

19th century

Inscriptions:

Tag '#296 Mastomo 39.50'

Physical Description:

seated animal with tail between legs; front right leg resting on a turtle; front left leg raised; mouth open; ribs showing; yellow eyes

Credit:

Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Bequest of Louis W. Hill, Jr.

Accession Number:

96.146.306

Artist:

Masatomo

Role:

Maker

Nationality:

Added to Site:

February 28, 2009