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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
Public Domain
Yes
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