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Netsuke with Carved Openwork Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat, circular object made of carved openwork design. The object has a gold color and a blue cord threaded through a small hole at the top. The openwork design consists of multiple concentric circles and various shapes, including flowers, birds, and geometric patterns. The object has a smooth, shiny surface. The background is a plain gray color. The object appears to be a netsuke, a type of Japanese toggle used to attach items to the obi sash of a kimono.

Artwork Details

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