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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wooden sculpture of a sitting man wearing a robe and turban, with hands cupped. The man sits on an indistinguishable object with legs crossed under the robe, and the feet are visible. The man has a neutral expression on his face. The background is white. The object is a Netsuke by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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