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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden netsuke sculpture of a seated man. The figure has a rounded face with a subtle smile and closed eyes. He wears a simple robe with folds carved into the fabric. His right leg is bent with the foot resting on the ground. The left leg is bent with the foot resting on the right thigh. The left arm rests on the left knee. The right arm holds the right knee. The background is light gray. The title of the netsuke is not visually apparent on the object.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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