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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Netsuke by an unknown artist, showing a small, intricately carved figure. The figure is crouched down on its haunches with arms resting on its knees. The figure appears to be wearing a robe or cloak draped over its shoulders. The figure has a distinctive facial expression with a large nose and furrowed brow. The figure's hair appears to be styled in a distinctive topknot or coiffure. The figure is carved from a light-colored material with darker shading around the eyes, nose, and mouth. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a subtle shadow cast by the figure.

Artwork Details

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