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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden statue of a standing man by artist Netsuke. The figure is carved from dark brown wood with lighter brown accents. He has a bun on top of his head and a long, thin face with a small nose and mouth. His eyes are not clearly defined. He wears a long robe with a sash around his waist and folds in the fabric to suggest a collar. The robe has a wide hem and covers his feet. His arms are down by his sides, and his hands are not clearly defined. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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