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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Netsuke by artist unknown, depicts a seated figure with a long beard and mustache. He wears a robe with a distinctive hat on his head. The figure has a dark brown patina with reddish-brown and gold accents. He sits on a base with two red oval-shaped objects on the ends, one on each side. The figure's hands are in front of him, and he has a long beard that extends down to his chest. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Stone ornamented with gilt and red enamel-inlaid metal eyes
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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