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Netsuke of Hotei with Bag

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped object made of light-colored material, possibly ivory. A smiling man with a large head, round belly, and short hair is carved on the object. He wears a vest and holds an object in his right hand. The man is under a tree with thin branches and red and black beads. A white tag with black Japanese characters hangs from a branch.

Artwork details

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