Netsuke of Man

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Man by artist unknown, depicts a small, intricately carved figure. The figure is a man with a bald head, black eyebrows, and a mustache-like marking under his nose. He is wearing a short, patterned robe that exposes his right leg and foot, while his left leg is bent behind him, with the foot tucked up. His right arm is bent at the elbow, with the hand near his body, and his left arm is bent, with the hand raised near his shoulder. The figure is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or wood, and features intricate carvings throughout. The background is a gradient of black to gray.