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Netsuke of Two Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden netsuke sculpture titled "Netsuke of Two Figures" by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts two men. The man on the left wears a robe and a pointed hat. He kneels on both knees and holds a fan in both hands. The man on the right squats and appears to hold a ball. He wears a robe. Both characters have facial features including eyes, noses, and mouths. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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