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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wooden Netsuke by artist unknown, depicting a man crouching with a large object over his head. Man has beard and wears a robe. His right arm bent at elbow, left arm extended downward holding cylindrical object. Object over his head resembles a hat or possibly a piece of wood. The object behind man on left resembles a basket. Man's facial features defined. Object sitting on ground behind man on left. Light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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