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Netsuke of Two Male Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Netsuke of Two Male Figures" by an unknown artist depicts two men. The man on the left wears a traditional Japanese hat and a robe. He is kneeling and embracing the second man. The man on the right is also dressed in traditional clothing, including a robe and a hairstyle tied up at the top. He appears to be leaning back, with his body supported by the other man. The sculpture is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone, and features intricate details such as folds in the robes and facial expressions on both figures. The background of the image is a plain beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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