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Netsuke of Seated Woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, carved figure of a woman sitting on the ground with one leg bent and the other extended. The woman has long hair pulled back and is topless, with the top of her garment draped over her shoulder. She is holding a paddle-like object in both hands. Her right leg has a pattern of lines and stars carved into it. The figure appears to be made of ivory or bone and has a smooth, matte finish. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the work is "Netsuke of Seated Woman" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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