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Netsuke of Demon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, dark brown wooden figurine with a glossy finish, depicting a demon or ogre with a wide face, protruding teeth, and fangs. The figurine has two small horns on top of its head and appears to be sitting with its legs tucked under its body. Its arms are bent at the elbows, with one hand near its chest and the other near its stomach. The figurine is sitting on a flower or leaf. The background is a plain off-white color, with a subtle shadow cast by the figurine. The title is "Netsuke of Demon" by the artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 576 px
Public Domain
Yes
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