Netsuke of Child

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Child sculpture, created by an unknown artist, depicts a small, intricately carved figure. The object is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone, and features a smooth texture. The child has a round face with a subtle smile and small eyes; their hair is styled in a traditional Japanese manner. The child's hands are raised to their head, with their palms facing outward. The figure's body forms a loop, with their feet disappearing into the top section. The top section is carved to resemble a person wearing a garment with a striped pattern on the sleeve. The background of the image transitions from dark at the top to light gray at the bottom.