Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'mouse and rooster' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures
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Wood
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Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Bird of Tree Bark Meiji Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 5 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Edo Netsuke 18/19th C Japanese Japan Ikkosai 'Different world in a cave'
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Signed Ikkosai - Different world in a cave. It looks like a cave in a human brain. Very interesting Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the col...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
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Metal, Bronze
A Rare Edo Period Hirado Porcelain Netsuke, Japan Circa 1850
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The recumbent white porcelain figure of a pug dog shown baring its teeth, decorated by hand with spot painted cobalt detail, the underside with twin holes intended for a cord to pass...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
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Porcelain
Netsuke Japanese Dog Eating Skull Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Brutal piece. Signed. 20th century Provenance: From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen, A well known Dutch painter and artist from Amsterdam. Merkelbach van Enkhuiz...
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20th Century Edo Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Fruit Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 15 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Tea pot and Bat' 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Collection of Boxwood Carved Netsuke Group of Four
Located in Nottingham, GB
This engaging group of four boxwood netsuke presents a fascinating cross-section of Japanese and East Asian iconography.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese Collection of Boxwood Carved Netsuke Group of Six
Located in Nottingham, GB
This captivating group of six boxwood netsuke explores the rich symbolism and abundant life of the Japanese sea.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese Meiji Silk Tabako-ire Pouch with Dragon, Pipe & Netsuke, c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Embroidered Silk Tobacco Pouch (Tabako-ire) with Dragon Motif, Pipe, Kagamibuta Netsuke and Metal Fittings, Circa 1880 An exceptional Japanese Meiji Period (18...
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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Textiles
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Silver
Rare Japanese Inro Netsuke and Omije with Negoro Red Lacquer Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese three-case inro with stringed carved netsuke and bead ojime from early Edo period circa 17th century.
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 25 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Frog Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Bat Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Wooden Netsuke Sculpture Japanese Quail Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 9 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Figural Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 12 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-section inro made from ceramic with glazed painting with original ensuite Ojime and Netsuke circa 18th century of Edo period signed by Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743).
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Carved Wood Netsuke Of Frog Resting In A Lotus
Located in Miami, FL
A Japanese Meiji period netsuke. This is an amazing netsuke created during the imperial Japan in the Meiji period, between the 1890 and 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Gold Maki-e and Carved Wood Netsuke Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case inro with a stringed carved wood netsuke circa 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood, Lacquer
Japanese boxwood netsuke in the form of three toads stacked on each other
Located in PARIS, FR
The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth. In feudal Japan, tax collectors could be recognized by the frog-shaped netsuke they wore on their belts.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal Heads Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 11 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuize...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The netsuke dates to the Meji period. The tongue is movable.
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Antique 17th Century Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Gold Lacquer Inro with Deer Image, Ojime, Wood Frog Netsuke, Makie Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The Inro is comprised of three stacked compartments and features a deer motif with mother of pearl accents, an ojime and a wooden frog netsuke. Inros were used to store items like m...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain netsuke form model of a mischievous monkey dressed as a Sanbosa dancer.
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Antique 17th Century Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Animal on Turtle Figure Meiji Period 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 8 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Wooden Netsuke Japanese Bird of Tree Bark Figure Meiji Period, 19/20th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 5 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980’s. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ryusa Manju netsuke depicting a phénix
Located in PARIS, FR
From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings.
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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
A boxwood netsuke depicting a peeled mandarin
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a partially peeled mandarin, carved with extraordinary realism. The peel reveals the segmented interior of the fruit, with every detail carefully defined....
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Boxwood
A Very Fine and Unusual Carved Red Lacquer Netsuke
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine and Unusual Carved Red Lacquer Netsuke The reverse lacquered black Signed: Hosai Lacquer Japan Circa 1890 Size: 4.7cm high - 1⅔ ins high Provenance: W.L.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Netsuke in bamboo in the form of a mushroom
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke are among the finest examples of Japanese craftsmanship, meticulously carved, often from precious materials, and requiring considerable time to create.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique
Located in PARIS, FR
From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
A Finely Carved Wood Netsuke of Two Puppy Dogs Playing
Located in London, GB
A Finely Carved Wood Netsuke of Two Puppy Dogs Playing The playful puppies with inlaid eyes Wood Signed: Kokei Japan Circa 1820 - 50 Size: 3.5 dia. - 1⅓ ins dia.
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu, shown standing and grasping his famous naginata, while his long beard falls down to his prominent belly. Warm patina with ex...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a seated rooster
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke are small figurine made of wood, sometime ivory and are among the greatest example of the excellence of Japanese craftsmen.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood netsuke depicting a snake coiled around itself. Signature engraved under the base.
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Antique 19th Century Japonisme Antiquities
Materials
Boxwood
A boxwood netsuke depicting an Oni and the Setsubun festival
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a kneeling Oni during the Setsubun festival, shielding himself with a straw hat to protect against the bean throwing. The himotoshi is pierced through th...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
A boxwood netsuke of a sennin with a sake bottle
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke with a blonde patina, depicting a long-bearded sennin walking with a staff and a sake bottle. The garments are finely carved with precise details, while the himoto...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Netsuke in persimon wood in the form of a sparrow
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke in natural persimmon wood in the form of a stylized bird (probably a sparrow), it has been treated with abstraction and has a remarkable polish.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet
Located in PARIS, FR
As the only Europeans allowed to enter Japan after the expulsion of the Portuguese in 1639, the Dutch are known to netsuke artists only through hearsay and woodcuts from Nagasaki, ne...
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
KataborI netsuke in black lacquer depicting the character "ju" or longevity
Located in PARIS, FR
From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Katabori netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tachibana orange
Located in PARIS, FR
From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings.
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle
Located in Milano, IT
Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century. Dimensions: 3.4 x 3 x 2.5 cm.
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities
Materials
Boxwood
Katabori netsuke in boxwood depicting a skeleton leaning on a drum
Located in PARIS, FR
Katabori-type netsuke (fully three-dimensional) carved in boxwood, depicting a kneeling skeleton.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Netsuke in lacquered boxwood of a toad resting on a waterlily plant
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke are among the finest examples of Japanese craftsmanship, meticulously carved, often from precious materials, and requiring considerable time to produce.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
A boxwood netsuke depicting a mandarin with an engraved dragon, signed Tomomitsu
Located in Milano, IT
A boxwood netsuke depicting a mandarin fruit with a ryu dragon finely carved upside down, featuring a blonde horn-inlaid eye. Natural himotoshi formed from the mandarin's stem, en...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Manj netsuke in red lacquer, carved and decorated with red and black lacquer
Located in PARIS, FR
From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
A boxwood netsuke depicting a toad on a circular stone millstone, signed Masanao
Located in Milano, IT
Boxwood netsuke depicting a toad climbing a circular stone millstone. The toad's wrinkled skin is meticulously engraved to create a realistic appearance. The netsuke has a shiny pati...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities
Materials
Boxwood
Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden in its shell
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Hyottoko
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke representing the mask of Hyottoko in Noh theatre.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke are small figurine made of wood, sometime ivory and are among the greatest example of the excellence of Japanese craftsmen.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Antler
Netsuke in the form of a No mask representing the character of Obeshimi
Located in PARIS, FR
Wooden netsuke depicting the Obeshimi mask in Noh theater.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Lacquered Netsuke in the form of an old Lady carrying an Oni in her back
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke are small figurine made of wood, sometime ivory and are among the greatest example of the excellence of Japanese craftsmen.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood, Lacquer
Japanese Smoking Set 'Tabac-Ire'
Located in PARIS, FR
Our smoking kit was made to be worn at the belt thanks to the netsuke. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912), second half of the 19th century Measures: Pipe (kiseru): length 7.1 in. (18 c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Three Antique Japanese Items
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze and shakudo ojime depicting reishi mushroom and a Japanese dual function netsuke engraved with gingko leaves and heart shaped ventilation for managing a hot coal when lighting...
Category
Antique 1880s Antiquities
Materials
Wood
The Watchful Monkey: Early 20th Century Japanese Wood Carving of a Monkey
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Japanese Carved Wood Figure of a Monkey: A finely carved Japanese wood netsuke depicting a seated monkey holding a peach, often attributed to the Edo (1615–1868)...
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Nestuke in red lacquer carved in theform of a fan using the tsuishu technique
Located in PARIS, FR
From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Manju nestuke in hardwood carved with a cherry blossom and geometric pattern
Located in PARIS, FR
From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
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What are Japanese netsukes?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Japanese 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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