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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
Museum record:
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