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Netsuke of Two Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden sculpture of two figures. The figure on the left sits cross-legged, wearing a robe; left arm bent at the elbow, right arm wrapped around the second figure. The second figure sits cross-legged, with back to the left; head turned to the right; left arm bent at the elbow; right arm resting on right knee. The two figures form a circular hole. The sculpture sits on a flat base. The background is light gray. The sculpture is titled "Netsuke of Two Figures" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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