Netsuke: Masterpieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art presents an extensive collection of Japanese netsuke, small sculptural objects that traditionally served as functional and decorative knobs for kimonos. Curator Barbra Teri Okada displays a selection of masterpieces from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, focusing on the use of materials, technical refinement, iconography and cultural context. The book combines high-quality photography with in-depth analyses, making it both a reference work for collectors and a visual essay on this Japanese art form.