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Netsuke with Carving of Household Utensils

Ryūsa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

This is a small, square-shaped object with rounded corners. The object is carved with various household items. A broom, a dustpan, and an axe are visible. There are also a fan, a pot, a ladle, and a kitchen strainer. Some leaves are carved on the object. The object appears to be made of ivory or a similar material. It has a light brown color. The background of the image is beige.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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