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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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