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Netsuke of Crouching Figure of a Skeleton

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a crouching skeleton with a dark brown color and a glossy finish. The skeleton has a large skull with empty eye sockets and an open mouth showing teeth. Its ribcage and vertebrae are visible on its back. The skeleton's arms are bent at the elbows, with hands clasped around its knees. Its legs are also bent, with feet flat on the ground. The background is a plain light gray color. The Netsuke of Crouching Figure of a Skeleton by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 414 px
Public Domain
Yes
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