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Netsuke of Man

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Netsuke of Man by Artist Unknown. A small, intricately carved figure of a man with a bald head, protruding mustache, and a patterned robe. The figure's right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand resting on top of their head. The left arm is bent with a closed fist. The figure has a wide smile and appears to be standing on tiptoes. The robe features a floral pattern and is cinched at the waist with a sash. The background is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

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