Carved butterfly motif (Netsuke)
Common NameCarved butterfly motif (Netsuke)
Scientific NameN/A (Not a living organism)
FamilyN/A (Not a living organism)
SubfamilyN/A (Not a living organism)
Primary Colorsbrown
HabitatN/A (Not a living organism)
Geographic RangeN/A (Not a living organism)
Flight PeriodN/A (Not a living organism)
Lifecycle NotesN/A (Not a living organism)
Identification TipsN/A (Not a living organism; this is an artistic representation, not a biological specimen).
Description
This image depicts a wooden netsuke, an 18th-century Japanese accessory, carved into the shape of two books. One of the book covers features a stylized butterfly motif, depicted in a simple, outlined form.
