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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
Museum record:
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