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Netsuke of a Man Sleeping while Monkey Steals Contents of Basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small figurine of a man lying on his side with his head resting on his hand. The man has a rounded body and is wearing a traditional Japanese head covering and a robe with a design. A small monkey is on his back, reaching into a basket. The figurine is made of a light-colored material with darker lines carved into it. The background is white. The figurine is titled "Netsuke of a Man Sleeping while Monkey Steals Contents of Basket" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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