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Netsuke of Old Man and Stork

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and tan carved figurine of an old man and stork. The old man has a long white beard and wears a robe. He holds a ball in his left hand. The stork is carved in a lighter color than the man and has its head turned to the right. The background is light gray. The old man appears to be laughing. The title of the figurine is "Old Man and Stork". The artist is not visually identified in the image.

Artwork Details

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