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Netsuke of Group of Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Netsuke of Group of Figures by Unknown. A small wooden sculpture of 3 men. The man on the left is kneeling on one knee, and leaning to the right. He is wearing a headband, and has a long braid. He is holding something in both hands. The man on the right is leaning over the third man, to his right. He is wearing a headband. His right arm is bent at the elbow. His right leg is bent at the knee and behind the third man. The third man is on his back with both legs bent at the knee. His feet are on the ground. His hands are at his sides. The background is light gray. The sculpture is brown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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