Artwork preview

Netsuke of Figures with Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, dark brown wooden sculpture on an oval base. A horse with a long mane and tail faces right. A person wearing a head covering sits on the horse, holding a rectangular object. Another person wearing a head covering and a long coat walks beside the horse, looking down. The horse's head is lowered, as if it is eating. The background is light gray. The sculpture is titled "Netsuke of Figures with Horse" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette