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Netsuke of Ghost Trying in Vain to Frighten Blind Man

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden sculpture of a ghost trying to scare a blind man. The ghost is behind and slightly above the blind man. The ghost has a large head, a wide grin, and white eyes. The ghost has its arms outstretched towards the blind man. The blind man is wearing a long robe with vertical pleats and has a cane in his right hand. The blind man's face is obscured. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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