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Netsuke of Two Figures and a Dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A carved wooden sculpture titled "Netsuke of Two Figures and a Dragon" by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts two men and a dragon. The dragon is carved with scales along its body and curved in a partial loop. The dragon's head is on the left and its body extends up and over the two men positioned on the right. One man sits cross-legged on the ground with his hands on his knees. He wears a short-sleeved top. The second man sits on the ground leaning on his left arm with his right forearm across his body. He appears to wear a robe with long sleeves. The sculpture appears to be made from a light-colored wood with visible grain and texture. The background is a plain gray color with a subtle shadow underneath the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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