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Netsuke of Monkey Holding Horse Rein

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden sculpture of a monkey and a horse. The monkey kneels on the left, facing right. It holds a horse rein in both hands. The monkey wears a head covering. The horse stands on the right, facing left, with its head down and covered by a cloth. The horse's front right leg is bent. The sculpture sits on a flat base. The background is light gray. The sculpture is titled "Netsuke of Monkey Holding Horse Rein" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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