

Wooden sculpture of a figure with a wide-open mouth and protruding teeth. The figure is bald with one hand raised to the top of its head and the other resting on its chin. It wears a short-sleeved top with a button down the center and a cord tied around the waist. The pants are rolled up just above the ankles. The figure stands barefoot. The wood is dark brown with visible grain and texture. The background is light gray. Title: Netsuke.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 333 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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