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Netsuke of Drunken Man

Sanshō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A wooden sculpture of a man. The man is wearing a robe around his body and shorts. He has sandals on his feet. He has one arm raised above his head and his other arm by his side. His body is leaning to one side with his head tilted back. He appears to have short hair. The figure is dark brown and polished. The background is light grey with a shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
486 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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