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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden Netsuke by an unknown artist. The figure depicts a man sitting on his heels. He has short hair and a beard. His arms are bent at the elbow, and his hands are positioned near his knees. The man's right leg is slightly raised, and a sack-like object rests on the ground beside him. The background is light gray, and a shadow is cast to the side of the object.

Artwork Details

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