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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a glossy finish, made of light-colored material, possibly ivory. Two men's faces carved into the surface. The man on the left has a bald head with a curl of hair on the back, a mustache and a beard made of small curls. His right hand rests on his cheek. The man on the right has curly hair and a neutral expression. Both men appear to be wearing robes. The background behind them appears to be a circle with lines radiating from it. Gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory carved and stained
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 420 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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