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Netsuke of Hand and Forearm of a Demon with Small Demon on the Side

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object depicted is a netsuke, carved from ivory or bone, shaped like a human forearm and hand. The forearm is cylindrical with a hole at one end and a carved hand at the other. A small demon is carved on top of the forearm, and another small demon is carved on the side. The larger demon has a large mouth with sharp teeth and a long snout, while the smaller demon appears to be climbing up the forearm. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The netsuke is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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