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Netsuke of Okame with Wart Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a Netsuke of Okame with a Wart Mask by an unknown artist. The object is small and rounded, resembling a face. The face has a light-colored complexion with a slight sheen, likely made of ivory or similar material. The face features dark brown hair on top, two black eyebrows, two small circular holes for eyes with a white and gold detail on the right eye, a small nose, and a thin line for a mouth. The face has a rounded, bulbous appearance with a large wart on the right side. The background is a solid gray color with a shadow cast by the object. The object is positioned centrally in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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