

Round, flat object with a raised edge, made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The center is a dark brown circular panel with a carved scene. Two samurai warriors, one wearing black and gold armor and the other wearing gold and red armor, face each other. The black-armored samurai wears a black helmet with a gold crest. The gold-armored samurai wears a gold helmet with a brown crest. Both samurai hold fans. The background of the panel is dark brown. The object is titled "Netsuke" and is by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory with bronze disk inlaid with gold
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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