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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown ceramic object, triangular in shape with rounded edges, resembling a triangle with curved sides. The object is small, smooth and shiny with a glossy finish. It has a light brown color with darker brown spots and markings on the surface. The object is positioned with the pointed end facing forward, casting a small shadow underneath. The background is a plain gray color. The object is a Netsuke by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay with crackled glaze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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