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Netsuke in the form of a Nut Containing a Carved Landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden netsuke in the shape of a nut. The object is spherical with a loop at the top. The surface is carved with a landscape scene featuring trees, mountains and a pagoda. The carvings on the object are intricate and detailed. The background of the image is light grey. The object casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

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