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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ivory colored figurine of a woman, hair parted in center and cut straight across forehead. Woman's arms bent at elbows and hands near chest. Hands hold fan that is carved to resemble pleats. Woman wears dress with carved flowers. Dress has two black round buttons. Bottom of dress has swirling brown curved lines. Figurine titled "Netsuke" by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory with gold lacquer ornamentation
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
396 × 624 px
Museum record:
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