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Netsuke of the Sage, Kinkō Carrying a Scroll and Seated on a Carp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A small figurine of Kinkō sitting on a carp. The figurine is made of ivory or bone. Kinkō is depicted wearing a traditional robe. The man has dark hair pulled back into a bun, and his head is bent down. He holds a scroll in his hands. The carp is carved with scales and fins, and has a detailed eye. The figurine is set against a plain gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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