Netsuke of Demon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Demon by artist Masahiro I to Kiyonobu shows a small, intricately carved wooden figurine. The figurine depicts a grotesque demon-like creature with a large head, small horns, and a wide, toothy grin. The creature has a large body, with prominent muscles, and is depicted in a squatting position with its knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Its right arm is bent at the elbow, and its hand is holding an object. The left arm is also bent, with the hand resting on the knee. The figurine has a glossy finish and appears to be made of wood. The background of the image is a plain gray color.