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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden Netsuke sculpture of a man crawling on all fours. The figure is wearing a traditional Japanese garment and has a focused expression. His right knee is on the base, while his left leg is bent behind him with the foot raised. He holds an object in his right hand. The base is rectangular with rounded edges and features a wave design. A small, oval-shaped object with a floral pattern rests on the left side of the base. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

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