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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke by artist unknown depicts a standing figure carved from brown material. The figure has a long beard. It wears a robe with folds and patterns carved into it. The figure holds a staff in both hands. The staff extends down to the ground. The figure has bare feet. The background is light gray, with a shadow beneath the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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