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Netsuke of Tea Master

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and brown netsuke of a seated man wearing a traditional Japanese robe and hat, with his hands clasped in front of him. The figure has a serene expression with a subtle smile. The robe is predominantly red with black accents, and the hat is dark brown. The background is light gray. The title is "Netsuke of Tea Master".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood and red lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
397 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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