Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Netsuke" by an unknown artist depicts two figures carved from a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The figure in the front is seated on the ground with their legs tucked under their body, wearing a robe, and has their hands clasped together in front of their chest. Their head is tilted back, and their mouth is open, revealing their teeth. The second figure stands behind the seated one, with their right arm raised and bent at the elbow, and their left hand on the seated figure's shoulder. This figure also wears a robe. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a shadow cast by the sculpture to the right.