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Netsuke of Monkey

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden netsuke sculpture of a monkey by artist Masaharu. The monkey is sitting with its knees bent, hands clasped in front of its face. A small branch with two fruits is carved between the monkey's legs. The monkey has a large head with a flat face and small eyes. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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