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Netsuke of Equestrian Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A dark brown wooden sculpture depicting a man riding a horse. The man wears a headband and a long-sleeved top. He holds a bow in his left hand and appears to be pulling back on the string with his right. The horse has a long mane and appears to be mid-gallop. Its front right leg and back left leg are raised. The sculpture sits on an oval base. It depicts a scene titled 'Netsuke of Equestrian Figure' by an artist whose name is not specified.

Artwork details

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