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Netsuke of Two Children

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Netsuke of Two Children by Unknown. Small, dark brown carved figure. Two children made from a single piece of carved wood. One child sits on the ground with knees bent and feet tucked under body. Other child climbs on top. Sitting child has one hand raised to mouth. Top child faces away. Both children have rounded heads. Figure rests on a white surface with faint shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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