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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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