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Netsuke of Horse and Rider

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Netsuke of Horse and Rider: A small, gold-colored sculpture of a man riding a horse. The man wears a hat with a short brim and a cape or tunic with a patterned edge. He holds a long spear in both hands, pointed down and to the right. The horse has a long snout and a flowing tail. Both the man and horse have detailed facial features and body hair. The sculpture stands on an oval base with a textured surface. The man and horse are angled to the left. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 424 px
Public Domain
Yes
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