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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red-brown wooden figurine of a man by artist Netsuke. The man sits cross-legged. He rests his right elbow on his right knee and supports his head with his right hand. His left hand rests on his left knee. The man wears a robe with a subtle gradient effect. An open book with yellowed pages rests on his left leg. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood with red lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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