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Netsuke with Carved Openwork Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, gold-colored object with a carved openwork design. The design features floral patterns and leaves. The object has a dark background visible through the openwork. The object is a netsuke.

Artwork details

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