

Netsuke of man in a bamboo grove
Bronze sculpture of a man in a bamboo grove. The sculpture is a hollowed-out netsuke with a rounded top and bottom. The top features a carved design resembling bamboo stalks and leaves. Several bamboo stalks are carved to form arches around the hollow center. A man sits within, leaning on a rock. He wears a conical hat and has his hands resting on his knees. A thin, braided cord extends from the left. The background is white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Carved wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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