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Netsuke of Shakkyō Dancer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Netsuke of Shakkyō Dancer by artist. Small figurine of a person with long red hair and a gold face. The figure wears a traditional Japanese robe with a patterned design in shades of gold, red, and brown. The robe has a bow at the front and long sleeves. The figure's right arm is raised with the fist clenched, and the left arm is down by their side. The figure stands on a plain surface with a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Ivory and lacquered wood with gold and color hiramaki-e
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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