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Netsuke of Demon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Netsuke of Demon by Artist Unknown. Small, intricately carved figure of a demon. The demon has a large head with a frown, two horns on top, gold eyes, and a beard. It wears a long, black robe with gold trim. The demon holds a gold object in its right hand and a white tag with black writing in its left hand. A round gold object hangs around its neck. The figure has a small base. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Ebony with ivory hands and face, inlaid bronze face and brass drum
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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