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Netsuke of Two Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Two Figures by an unknown artist depicts two men carved out of dark brown wood. The man on the left has a large head with a hat pulled low over his eyes and a large smile. He has a large belly and short legs. The man on the right is taller and thinner, with a bald head and long beard. He has his arms wrapped around the other man. Both men are wearing pleated shorts and are barefoot. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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