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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a raised edge, made of gold-colored material. The center features a design with a flower and leaves. The flower has five petals and a long stem. Two leaves are positioned to the right of the flower. The object has a patterned border around the edge. The background of the image is light gray. The object casts a shadow on the background. The object is titled "Netsuke" and is by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

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