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Netsuke of Equestrian Figure on a Go Board

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a small, intricately carved wooden figurine. The figurine depicts a man riding a horse. The man wears a robe and a headband. He sits on the horse with his body angled to the left. The man holds a long, thin object in both hands, likely a weapon or tool. The horse faces left and has a long mane. The horse's front right leg and back left leg are raised. The figurine sits on a small rectangular base. The wood is dark brown with lighter brown highlights. 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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