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Netsuke of Woman's Face

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Woman's Face by artist is a carved wooden face with a brown patina. The face is round and bulbous. It has a wide mouth with a subtle underbite. The mouth is carved to show the top and bottom teeth. The nose is small and slightly upturned. The eyes are almond-shaped and slanted. The eyebrows are painted black. There are two white oval shapes on the forehead. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood; ivory inlay to represent hair
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
448 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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