Netsuke of Hotai and Fukurokujin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a netsuke sculpture titled "Netsuke of Hotai and Fukurokujin," created by an unidentified artist. The sculpture features two men. The man on the left is sitting on the ground with his right leg bent and left leg extended. He is bald, has a short beard and mustache, and wears a robe. His right hand rests on an object in front of him. The man on the right stands behind the seated figure, leaning forward slightly. He is also bald with a long beard and mustache, and wears a robe. He holds a staff in his left hand and has his right hand on the shoulder of the seated man. The sculpture is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or wood, and has a smooth, polished finish. The background of the image is a plain gray color.