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Netsuke of Chestnuts and a Fly

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small figurine, titled "Netsuke of Chestnuts and a Fly" by an unknown artist. The object consists of three brown chestnuts, stacked on top of each other, with the largest one at the bottom and the smallest on top. The chestnuts have a smooth, shiny surface with visible lines and creases. The chestnut on top has a small white fly on it, with six legs, two antennae, and two wings. The fly's body is white with black details. The background is a plain gray color. The object appears to be made of wood or ivory.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory stained brown
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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