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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carved ivory figurine of a child. The child has a large head, small eyes, and chubby cheeks. The child wears a robe with a striped skirt and holds a large branch. A smaller face protrudes from the branch on the right side. The background is light gray. The figurine is titled "Netsuke".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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