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Netsuke of Hotei and Chinese Boy (Karako)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a smooth surface, light beige in color. The object features two figures carved into it. The larger figure is a man with a large belly, sitting down, wearing a robe. His hands are positioned on either side of his face. The smaller figure, to the right, appears to be a child; he wears a dark vest. The background of the object is plain, with no additional details. The object casts a shadow on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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