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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ivory netsuke by artist Masatada, depicting a woman with long hair sitting on her heels. She has her right hand on her abdomen and her left hand on her back. Her hair falls down her back and over her left shoulder. The figure has a smooth, glossy finish. The woman's face is tilted upwards, and her mouth is slightly open. She is barefoot and has no clothing except a cloth wrapped around her lower body. A red marking is visible on her right buttock. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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