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Netsuke of Boy on a Carp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of a boy on a carp. The sculpture is made of dark brown wood. The boy is kneeling on all fours, with his right knee and left foot on the ground. His right hand is on top of his left. The carp under him is horizontal, with its head to the right. The carp's mouth is open. The boy has a smooth, shiny surface. He has a small topknot on his head. His eyes are cast downward and to the right. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

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