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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of Netsuke depicting a man sitting cross-legged on the floor, leaning forward on a low table, wearing a robe, with a book open on the table in front of him. The man has a shaved head and a mustache and is resting on his left elbow while holding a round object in his right hand.

Artwork Details

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