

Netusuke in the Shape of a Knotted Letter, with Problems Written on and Tied to Branches
Small, faceted object with a cream-colored base. The object is primarily cream-colored with brown and red circular inlays. The inlays have patterns of squares within them. Several faceted sides are visible. A braided brown cord protrudes from the object. The background is gray. Title: Netusuke in the Shape of a Knotted Letter, with Problems Written on and Tied to Branches Artist: Noguchi Masashi
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory decorated with lacquer
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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