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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of a man by artist Netsuke. The man has a large head with a wide face, long hair, and a wide open-mouthed smile showing teeth. He has no shoes on and his left leg is slightly bent. He wears a short skirt and a shirt with puffy sleeves. He holds an object in his right hand. He has 2 containers hanging from his waist. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

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