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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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