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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of a Netsuke, depicting a man with a protruding belly, wearing a short loincloth, with his right hand on his head and his left hand holding an object. The figure is barefoot and has a small pouch attached to his waist. The sculpture is made of dark brown wood and has a glossy finish. The background is a plain gray color. The artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
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