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Netsuke of Fukurokojin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Fukurokojin depicts a small figurine carved from a light-colored wood or ivory. The figurine represents an old man with a long beard and mustache, wearing a hat and robes. The man sits with his right leg tucked under his body, with his left leg bent and foot resting on the ground. His right hand grasps an object. A staff or fan-like object is held by the man's left hand. A deer-like animal with a long snout is on the left side. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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