Netsuke with Group of Six Men

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small sculpture of six men carved from light brown material, possibly ivory or wood. The sculpture depicts a group of men surrounding a large central figure who is seated. The central figure has a large, rounded face with a mustache and beard, and is wearing a robe. The figure on the left side of the sculpture is standing with their right hand on the central figure's shoulder, and has a bald head and a robe. The figure on the right side of the sculpture is standing with a staff in their left hand, and is wearing a robe. Two figures are behind the central figure, and one is partially obscured. Another figure is crouched down on the left side. The background is a plain gray color. Title: Netsuke with Group of Six Men. Artist unknown.