Artwork preview

Netsuke of a Man Carrying a Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carved figure of a man with a long beard and mustache, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a long robe with folds and a sash; he holds a sword at his side with both hands; made from a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone; figure has a detailed and intricate design with shading and texture; background is a plain gray color. Title: Netsuke of a Man Carrying a Sword Artist: Unspecified.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette