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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a raised edge, made of white material, possibly ivory or bone. The center is a dark brown color with a gold-rimmed circular design. Within the circular design, a figurine of a man wearing a hat and a robe with black and gold coloring is prominently displayed. The man appears to have one leg bent in front of him and holds something in one hand. A small, gold-colored animal figure, resembling a rabbit or dog, is positioned to the left of the man, facing to the right. The object, a Netsuke, has a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory with metal disk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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