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Netsuke with Carving of an Actor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a carved design. The object is a light beige color with darker brown carvings. A man's head and shoulders are carved on the object. He wears a tall hat. His body is covered by a robe with a circular emblem on the chest. A building with a tiled roof and a large tree are carved behind him. The background of the image is a solid gray color. The object casts a shadow on the background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 418 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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