Netsuke of Obaga Saké

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small sculpture of a seated man by artist Obaga Saké titled "Netsuke". The sculpture is made of a light beige material, possibly ivory or bone. The man sits cross-legged and wears a robe with a geometric pattern and floral designs. The robe has a brown design on the right shoulder and sleeves. He holds a small bowl in both hands. The man's head is tilted slightly to the right; his mouth is open and tongue sticks out. A second face is on the back of the man's head, on the left side. The face has its tongue out and appears angry. The background is light gray.