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Netsuke of Ebisu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Ebisu by artist unknown depicts a small figurine of a man sitting on the ground with his legs tucked under his body. The figure has a light-colored body with darker shading around the joints and details. He wears a black headband and a long-sleeved robe. The man holds an object to his mouth with one hand and rests the other on his knee. The head is tilted back.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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