

Netsuke with Carved Openwork Design
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
- Museum Record
- View original
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