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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown Netsuke sculpture of a man and a horse. The man sits on the right side, wearing what appears to be traditional clothing. He wears a hat and sits with one leg tucked under the other. His right elbow rests on his knee. The horse on the left is carved in a standing position with its head raised. The sculpture rests on a rectangular base. Gray background with shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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