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Netsuke of Old Man Seated on a Rock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A small figurine, Netsuke of Old Man Seated on a Rock by artist unknown. The figurine is of an old man sitting on a rock. He has a bald head with a smiling face and prominent cheekbones, nose, and ribs. He wears a robe that covers his body, with folds carved into the fabric. His right hand rests on his knee and his left hand on the rock beside him. The figurine appears to be made of carved ivory or bone. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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