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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carved ivory netsuke of two figures. The larger figure is sitting on the ground with their legs tucked underneath their body, and their back to the right. They have a large belly and a bald head. A smaller figure sits on the left shoulder of the larger figure, facing left and covering the larger figure's ear with their right hand. Both figures have detailed facial features. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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