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Netsuke of Standing Foreigner (Nanbanjin)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ivory colored figurine of a man. Figurine faces left with head turned toward viewer. Man has curly hair and beard. He wears a long robe with designs on it. Right arm bent at elbow and raised with palm facing out. Left arm holds cylindrical object. Figurine stands on one leg with other leg bent behind it. Object casts shadow on a grey background. Title: Netsuke of Standing Foreigner (Nanbanjin). Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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