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Netsuke of Snake Catcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of a man catching a snake. The man is bent over with his head down. He wears a head covering, a long-sleeved top, a sash around his waist, and shorts. His left arm is bent at the elbow with his hand on the ground. His right arm is under the snake. The snake has its mouth open and is wrapped around the man's arm. The sculpture is dark brown and shiny. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 446 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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