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Netsuke of Shakyamuni Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A round object with a raised edge, light beige in color, surrounds a dark brown circular surface. The dark brown surface features a raised image of a male figure wearing a robe and seated on a lotus flower. The figure has a halo around his head. He is positioned in the center of the circular surface. The background of the image is white with a shadow cast by the object. The object is titled "Netsuke of Shakyamuni Buddha".

Artwork Details

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