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Netsuke of Fukurokujin with Tall Head and Two Children Climbing on It

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Fukurokujin, a Japanese deity, depicted with elongated head. Deity wears a robe. Deity holds staff in right hand and object in left hand. Two small children climb on top of deity's head. The background is a plain, light-colored surface. The figure appears to be made of carved ivory or similar material. The figure has black inlaid eyes.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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