Japanese Print "Ox" by Kono Bairei

Artist:Kono Bairei

Title:Ox

Date:Ca. 1880-90's.

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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description:

An Ox in a village. "Wagyu" (Japanese ox or cow) were initially introduced to Japan as the beast of burden to help cultivate rice. They are also genetically predisposed to the extensive "marbling" of their meet. They have been highly praised for their tender, juicy stakes.

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