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Netsuke of Old Man Carrying a Bag of Ōni (Demons)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ivory-colored figurine of a crouching old man wearing a head covering and a robe with long sleeves. The man has a large nose and ears. He appears to have a mustache. He crouches on all fours, gripping a small bag with both hands. The bag appears to have a round bottom and straight sides. Three small horned creatures are visible peeking out of the top of the bag. The creatures have fangs. The figurine is on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory, wood and metal
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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