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Netsuke of a Seated Monkey

Masakazu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, dark brown sculpture of a monkey sitting with its knees drawn up. The monkey's hands are clasped together around its bent knee. The right hand is positioned near the monkey's mouth. The monkey's head is rounded and tilted slightly forward. The eyes are rounded and have a small pupil. The nose is small and slightly upturned. The mouth is small. The sculpture has a glossy finish with visible wood grain. The background is off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 405 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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