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Netsuke of Two Seated Figures and a Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, carved figurine with two seated people and a dragon. The figurine is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or wood. Two people are seated on top of a dragon, one on the left and one on the right. The person on the left has long hair and is wearing a crown-like object on their head. They are holding a drum. The person on the right is wearing a helmet and armor. They are holding a shield and a weapon. The dragon has a large head with a mouth open, showing teeth, and a long body that wraps around the base of the figurine. The base of the figurine is decorated with waves. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 434 px
Public Domain
Yes
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