

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
- Museum Record
- View original
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