Netsuke of Three Seals
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Classification
Netsuke
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1910
Accession Number
10.211.1971
Tags
Animals
About this artwork
This netsuke of three seals from Japan, Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912), dating from 19th century, The work, executed in wood, measures h. 1 3/16 in. and dates from a period of significant artistic development. This work provides valuable insights into the broader cultural and material contexts of its creation.