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Netsuke of Boy with Tortoise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A small figurine carved from a light-colored material, possibly ivory or wood. The figurine depicts a boy sitting on the ground, wearing a hat with a curled design on top. The boy is dressed in a long-sleeved robe with intricate designs on the sleeves and collar. He is looking down at a tortoise in his hands. The figurine has a smooth and shiny finish. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The artist and title of the figurine are "Netsuke of Boy with Tortoise".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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