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Netsuke of Woman and Deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A small sculpture of a woman and a deer. The woman has long dark hair and wears a long robe with wide sleeves. She has her arms around the deer's neck. The deer has a slight underbite and is tan and dark brown. The woman's robe is a lighter brown with a red design down the front. The sculpture is made of wood and is carved with detailed lines. The woman and deer are facing left. The background is light gray. The sculpture is by the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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