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Netsuke of Woman Reading from a Scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a small, intricately carved figurine of a woman reading from a scroll. The woman is sitting cross-legged on the floor with her hair styled in a topknot. She wears a traditional Japanese kimono with a patterned design. Her left hand holds the scroll, while her right hand appears to be unrolling it. The figurine is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or wood, and features detailed carvings throughout. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 425 px
Public Domain
Yes
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