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19th century · Ivory · Asian Art

This netsuke is a witty rendition of a Japanese allegory on truth and interpretation. A group of six blind men endeavor to describe an elephant, however their attempts are thwarted as none of them are able to describe the entire animal.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Ivory

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1910