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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red container with lid, square shape, rounded corners and wavy bottom edge. The lid features a raised design of a figure in traditional clothing standing under a tree. The figure wears a long robe and appears to hold an object. The container and lid are decorated with intricate carvings of flowers, leaves, and geometric patterns. The background of the image is beige. The object is titled "Netsuke".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Red lacquer
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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