

Netsuke of Sage with Big Nose
Round ivory object with a raised circular border. The center features a carved image of a man's head. The man has a large nose, a long black beard and long hair. His eyes are yellow with a black slit for the pupil. The man has a frowning expression. The background behind the man's image is dark-colored. The background behind the ivory object is light-colored.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory with metal disc
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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