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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Netsuke depicting a man with long thin beard and mustache. The man's hairstyle includes a top knot with two buns on top. He wears a robe with long sleeves. He looks down with a hand to his mouth. The figure appears to be made of wood and shows detailed carvings. The background is grayish white.

Artwork details

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