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Netsuke of Woman Sitting on a Log

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of a woman sitting on a log. The woman has long hair and wears a robe. She sits with her knees bent and feet tucked under her body. Her left hand rests on her knee and her right holds a basket. A large leaf-like object protrudes from behind her. The log has a carved design on its surface. The sculpture is brown with a glossy finish. It is on a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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