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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carved ivory netsuke depicting a man sitting cross-legged on a round base. The man is bald, wearing a kimono, and holds an object in his right hand. He holds a cylindrical object with holes in both hands. A cylindrical object with holes sits on the ground to his right and another one between his legs. The background is a plain gray color. The artist is unknown. The title of the piece is "Netsuke".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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