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Netsuke of Two Noh Dancers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a small, intricately carved wooden sculpture of two men. The sculpture is titled "Netsuke of Two Noh Dancers" by an unknown artist. The sculpture shows two men standing side by side, both wearing traditional Japanese clothing. The man on the left is wearing a black hat and a robe with a plaid pattern. He has a large, exaggerated face with a wide nose and mouth, and his eyes are carved to appear as though they are looking downward. His right arm is bent at the elbow, and his hand is tucked into his robe. His left arm is extended behind him, and he appears to be holding a large, curved object that resembles a horn or a shell. The man on the right is balding and has a mustache. He is wearing a robe with a gold patterned design. His right arm is bent at the elbow, and his hand is resting on a cylindrical object in front of him. The object has a circular pattern carved into it. The background of the image is light gray, and the sculpture casts a slight shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

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