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Netsuke of Jurōjin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Netsuke of Jurōjin, a small, intricately carved figurine. The figurine shows an elderly man with a long white beard, wearing a brown hat, a black robe with green designs and black pants. The man sits cross-legged with his hands clasped together in his lap, holding a goose. The man has a serene expression on his face. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood and ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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