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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wooden sculpture of a man with a long beard and bare feet, wearing a short robe. Man holds a gnarled cane in both hands. A large ball-like object sits on his left shoulder. The man's mouth is open and a small piece of ivory is held between his teeth.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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