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Netsuke of Fukurokujin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a netsuke sculpture titled "Netsuke of Fukurokujin". The sculpture depicts a seated man with a long white beard and mustache wearing a black hooded robe. The man has a rounded face with lines around his eyes and mouth, and he sits cross-legged. His left hand rests on his knee, and his right hand holds a pipe. The man appears to be smiling. To the right of the man is a small tan mouse-like creature, possibly a rat, sitting on its haunches. The background is light gray with a slight shadow beneath the sculpture.

Artwork Details

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