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Netsuke of Yoshitsune as a Child and Tengu with a Fan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with smooth surface, light beige color. A child with black hair styled up sits cross-legged on left; wearing traditional Japanese clothing with designs; holding fan in right hand. A larger figure with long white beard, glasses, and traditional Japanese clothing crouches on right; left arm resting on knee; looking at child. Gray cord extending from object to left edge. Background is flat, light gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 562 px
Museum record:
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