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Netsuke of Demon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, dark brown statue of a demon. The demon has a large head with a long snout and pointed ears. It has a wide face with a snarling expression and sharp teeth. The demon has large muscles on its body and is sitting on its haunches with its arms resting on its knees. Its right hand holds a club-like object and its left hand rests on a ball. The statue appears to be made of wood and has a shiny finish. The base of the statue is carved with a design. A red and white object is visible on the left side. The background is light gray. The image is titled "Netsuke of Demon" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood inlaid with ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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