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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, light-colored wooden or ivory object with a raised edge. The object has a circular, bronze-colored metal plate embedded in its center. The metal plate features a raised design of a flower with leaves and stems. The flower has five petals and a rounded center with three lines. Two small, red threads or strings are visible on either side, protruding from the object's bottom. The background is a plain, light gray color. Title: Netsuke.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory with metal disc
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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