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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small figurine of a man with a long nose, wearing a robe and headband. The figure has a bag hanging from its waist and is holding an object up to its face. The figurine appears to be made of light-colored wood or ivory. It is titled "Netsuke" and created by an unknown artist. The figure is standing on a plain gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
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