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Netsuke of Two Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Two Figures by an unknown artist depicts two human figures carved from brown material, likely wood or ivory, with a smooth and detailed texture. The larger figure stands on the right, wearing a long robe with a belt tied in the front and a hat on top of their head. They have a neutral expression and are looking forward. The smaller figure stands to the left, slightly behind the larger one, and appears to be a child. The child wears a similar robe and has their right hand raised to their face, with their elbow bent. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a subtle shadow cast by the figures on the surface below them.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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