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Netsuke of Monkey

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Monkey by Unknown is a small, dark brown carved figurine. The figurine depicts a monkey sitting on its haunches with its elbows resting on its knees. Its hands are clasped together and touching its face. The monkey's head is tilted down. The monkey has a smooth and shiny surface with visible signs of wear. The background of the image is a light gray color, and there is a shadow cast by the figurine.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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