

Netsuke of an Actor
Netsuke of an Actor by Unknown. Carved ivory figure of a male actor dressed as a demon. The figure has a large head with two sharp horns on top and a long snout. The eyes are small and circular. The mouth is slightly open, revealing two sharp fangs. The figure wears a robe with a geometric pattern and a long skirt with an etched design. The hands are carved to hold a prop sword on the left and the hem of the robe on the right. A maroon cord emerges from the top. The background is plain and light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 413 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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