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Netsuke of Monkey Scratching His Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a wooden Netsuke of a monkey, titled "Netsuke of Monkey Scratching His Head", created by an unknown artist. The monkey is carved from dark wood with orange undertones and has long hair covering its body. The monkey is crouched down on its haunches, with its feet facing the camera and its hands not visible. The monkey's face is carved to appear as if it is scratching its head, with one hand raised to its head. The monkey has a prominent brow, a flat nose, and a mouth with a slight frown. The background of the image is white, with a slight shadow cast by the Netsuke to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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