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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden statue of a netsuke, depicting a seated man with a shaved head wearing a robe. The man is sitting cross-legged with left leg on top of right leg. The man's elbows rest on his knees. He is holding an object in both hands. A small circular object rests beside him on the right. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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