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Netsuke of Peasant Girl Bringing Lunch; on reverse, a Scarecrow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

This is a round, flat object with a raised design on it. The design depicts a peasant girl bringing lunch. She is wearing a short-sleeved top and a long skirt. Her hair is tied up. She is carrying a basket and a container, possibly a lunch box or a jug. There are houses and a thatched roof behind her. To her right is a dog. The reverse side of the object depicts a scarecrow. The object appears to be made of wood or ivory and has a brown color. It is likely a netsuke, a type of Japanese toggle used to attach small items to a kimono. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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