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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small figurine of a person wearing a robe and hat. The figurine is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The person is depicted with their eyes closed and a small smile on their face. They are wearing a long robe with folds carved into it. The robe is cream colored with darker lines. The hat is tall and pointed, with dark and light brown stripes. The hat top is missing. The figurine has two arms raised. One arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near the face. The other arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near the shoulder. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory inlaid with mother-of-pearl and coral
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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