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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, intricately carved figurine of a man sitting cross-legged. The figurine is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or wood. The man has a thick beard and mustache, and his hair is styled in a topknot. He wears a traditional Japanese garment. The man holds a staff in his right hand and a fan in his left. There are various objects around him, including what appears to be a mushroom, a gourd, and a small figurine. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The title of the piece is "Netsuke".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 390 px
Public Domain
Yes
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