What are Japanese netsukes?

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.

Erotic Japanese Netsuke

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving. Late Edo

$1,162

H 1.97 in W 1.58 in D 1.97 in

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Group of Three Early 1900's Erotic Carved Resin Netsuke Edo Figures in Coitus

Located in Fort mill, SC

A set of three erotic hand carved resin netsuke figurines depicting Edo period Japanese couples in

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Group of Three Early 1900's Erotic Carved Resin Netsuke Edo Figures in Coitus

H 3 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

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What are Japanese netsukes?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.