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Netsuke of The Three Wine Tasters (Confucious, Buddha, Laozi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a raised edge, made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The center is a dark brown, possibly metal, circular panel. Three figures are depicted on the panel. The figure in the center sits at a low table with a bowl on it. The figure wears a robe and has a halo behind the head. The figure on the left stands, wearing a robe and a hat. The figure on the right sits, wearing a robe, and holding a stemmed cup. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory with bronze disk inlaid with gold
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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