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Netsuke of Old Man Carrying a Very Large Acorn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of an old man with a long beard carrying a very large acorn. The old man is sitting cross-legged on the ground. He has a wide open mouth and appears to be laughing. He is wearing a robe. The acorn is large and oval shaped, with a small stem on top. The sculpture is made of dark brown wood with visible grain. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

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