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Netsuke of Double-Gourd Shape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Double-Gourd Shape by an unknown artist is a reddish-brown, ornamental object. The object has a double-gourd shape, consisting of two spherical sections side by side. The object is made of a reddish-brown material, likely wood or stone, and features intricate carvings on both sections. The carvings appear to be floral and leaf-like patterns. A metal ring connects the two sections in the middle. A metal loop is attached to the top of the left section and to the right end of the right section. The object is set against a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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