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Netsuke of Female Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wooden netsuke sculpture of a female figure by an unknown artist, titled "Netsuke of Female Figure". The sculpture depicts a woman with a large nose, full cheeks, and a large body. The woman has a large belly, and her body is bare except for a long skirt with a patterned hem. Her feet are bare with toes. The woman's hair is pulled back. She has small circular nipples. The background is light gray. The woman's body is turned slightly to her right, and she is looking up and to her right.

Artwork Details

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