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Child Carrying an Infant Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Glossy ceramic figurine of a child carrying another child on their back. The child in front is kneeling with their knees and one arm visible. They are wearing a white garment, and their head is tilted back. The child on their back is sitting and wearing a blue garment. Both children have white faces with gold details around their eyes. The background is a gray surface with a shadow cast by the figurine. The title of the piece is "Child Carrying an Infant Netsuke" and it is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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