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Netsuke of Boy Playing a Flute

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wooden sculpture of a boy sitting on the ground playing a flute. The boy is sitting on his knees with his left leg tucked under his right leg. He wears a simple outfit consisting of a long-sleeved top and shorts. The boy's head is tilted down and to the right. He plays a flute that rests on his left hand, which is bent at the elbow. His right elbow rests on his right knee. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 355 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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