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Netsuke of Man Cutting Pumpkin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown statue of a man cutting a pumpkin on a wooden stand. The man is wearing a robe and a head covering. He is leaning forward, holding a large pumpkin. The pumpkin has many bumps on its surface. The statue is on a small, flat stand with three legs. The background is light gray. The title of the statue is "Netsuke of Man Cutting Pumpkin".

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 409 px
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