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Netsuke of Fukurokujin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a wooden figurine of Fukurokujin, a Japanese deity. The figurine is carved from dark brown wood and features Fukurokujin sitting on a base with a white square patch. He has a long beard and a bald head, and is wearing robes. In his right hand, he holds a staff, while his left hand rests on his knee. The figurine is set against a plain gray background with a subtle shadow underneath. The overall appearance suggests a traditional Japanese netsuke, a type of small carved ornament. The artist of this netsuke is not visually identifiable in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
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