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Netsuke [turtle] by Japan

Netsuke [turtle]

late 19th century

Ebony

Minneapolis Institute of Art

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A dark brown, carved ebony netsuke in the shape of a turtle is displayed against a plain white background. The turtle is depicted with its head and limbs tucked in, and its shell features a detailed, geometric pattern. Gallery Not on View Bequest of Walter Lane Barksdale

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turtle netsuke centered isolated object eye-level view animal sculpture carving ebony dark brown brown white

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