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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke by artist Masatada shows a seated figure. The figure has a brown surface with a reddish tint. The figure is shown from the front. The figure sits cross-legged with hands resting on knees. The figure wears a robe that crosses over the body from the right shoulder to the left hip. The robe folds over the left shoulder. The figure has short hair. The figure sits on a flat surface. The background is light gray. A shadow is cast beneath the figure.

Artwork Details

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