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Netsuke of Monkey Examining Turtle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden netsuke figurine of a monkey in a crouching position. The monkey has a rounded head with a topknot. The left hand touches the right shoulder. The right hand holds an object, likely a turtle, in a horizontal position. The monkey has a short tail. The background is light gray. The monkey is titled "Netsuke of Monkey Examining Turtle" and made by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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