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Netsuke of Old Man

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small figurine, Netsuke of Old Man, by artist unknown. The figurine depicts an old man with a bald head and long white beard. He wears a robe and has bare feet. The figurine appears to be made of ivory or bone. The old man is standing with his weight shifted to his right leg, with his left leg slightly bent. His right arm is bent at the elbow and his left arm hangs down by his side. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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