$1,850
H 1.88 in W 1 in D 1.13 in
Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Netsuke are small Japanese sculptures originally used to secure sagemono and inro, traditional carrying pouches and cases, to belts or sashes.
Boxwood, Lacquer
$140Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 in
Engraving of a Guardian of the Fort: The Medieval Arbaletrier, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
His outfit is practical for combat, allowing for movement while providing some level of protection. He has a belt with a pouch and what appears to be a key, and he is carrying a cros...
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Toil of the Ages: Medieval Peasantry at Work, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
He carries an axe over his shoulder and has a pouch attached to his belt, suggesting that he might be a woodsman or involved in some form of manual labor.
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$149Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 in
Seated Spanish Nobleman: The Visage of Authority, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
The nobleman's demeanor is one of contemplation, with a hand resting on a money pouch at his belt, indicating his control over wealth and economic affairs.
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