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Netsuke of Old Man with a Pack on His Back

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of an old man wearing a headband with a flower on it, a robe, and shorts. The man has a large backpack on his back, with a closed umbrella and other items attached. He holds a walking stick in both hands. The figure appears to be carved from ivory or a similar material. The background is gray. This is a netsuke titled "Old Man with a Pack on His Back".

Artwork Details

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