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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, light-colored wooden Netsuke by artist unknown. The object is a light beige color with a glossy finish. A circular hole is centered in the object. The top surface features intricate black and light beige designs. The designs are made up of various patterns, including spirals, circles, triangles, and lines. The patterns are arranged in a symmetrical. The background of the image is a plain light-colored surface.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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