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Netsuke of Crawling Child

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden figurine of a crawling child, titled "Netsuke of Crawling Child", by an unknown artist. The figurine is made of light-colored wood and features a child crawling on all fours. The child has a bald head, and wears a dark-colored top. The child's head is turned to the left, with their hands and feet positioned under their body. The figurine is positioned on a plain gray background, with a subtle shadow visible beneath it.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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