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Netsuke of Child with a Turtle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small statue of a crawling child with a turtle, made of light-colored material. The child has a smooth, bald head with short bangs. Child has chubby cheeks and a wide open mouth. The child is crawling on all fours, with hands on a turtle. The turtle has a textured shell. The background is light gray. The child's eyes are closed. The child has a rounded body and chubby limbs. The child's left leg is bent behind the right leg. The turtle is positioned in front of the child.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 440 px
Public Domain
Yes
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