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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small figurine of Netsuke, by Artist Unknown. The figurine depicts a man carved from light brown material, possibly ivory or wood, with a joyful expression. He wears a traditional Japanese robe that drapes over his left shoulder and has a fold on the right hip. His hair is pulled back. He holds a fan in his right hand and an object resembling a weapon or tool with a spiked head in his left hand. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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