

The Netsuke is a small wooden sculpture with a shiny brown finish. The sculpture depicts a figure with a large head, small body, and short legs. The figure has a wide open mouth with sharp teeth and appears to be wearing a robe. The arms are bent at the elbows, and the hands are clasped together in front of the body. The figure has a distinctive hairstyle on top of its head. The background of the image is light gray, and the sculpture casts a shadow to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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