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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden netsuke by artist unknown, depicting a monkey wearing a robe, standing on two legs. The monkey has its head tilted back, mouth open and hands clasped in front. The robe has a patterned design and the figure has a glossy finish. The background is light grey with a shadow cast by the netsuke.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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