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Netsuke of Figures Under a Bamboo Tree

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of seven figures under a tree. The sculpture is made of dark wood with a glossy finish. The tree has a thick trunk and a large canopy with many leaves. The figures are carved in a group, with one figure in the center wearing a robe and holding their hands together near their chest. Two figures to the left and one to the right are also wearing robes and have their hands clasped. A figure on the right is wearing a robe and a hat. The figure on the far right is carved with their hands near their chest. The base of the sculpture is irregularly shaped. The background is light gray. The sculpture is titled "Netsuke of Figures Under a Bamboo Tree".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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