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Netsuke Carved in Shape of Folded Letter on Paper Decorated with Court Motifs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a rectangular shape made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The object consists of two rectangular parts folded to resemble a folded letter. The rectangular parts are decorated with black designs. A smaller rectangular piece wraps around the folded rectangular parts. A black cord extends from the object on the left. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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