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What are Japanese netsukes?
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Japanese netsukes are small highly-detailed sculptures that date back to 17th-century Japan. Originally, the figurines allowed men to secure pouches or purses to their sash, as Japanese traditional dress didn’t have pockets. Today, people collect them as art. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Japanese netsukes.
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Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Professional sneezer Boxwood Netsuke
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke of a seated professional sneezer depicted as an old man with his right hand raised, holding an stick to tickle himself.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese Edo Period Boxwood Skeleton Netsuke
Located in Newark, England
This Japanese Edo Period Boxwood Skeleton Netsuke dates to the middle of the nineteenth century, circa 1840.
Category
Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix
Located in PARIS, FR
Ryūsa-type manju netsuke (round in form, openwork) in carved wood, depicting a coiled phoenix.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful small Pig figurine. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made probably of soapstone or resin. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
