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Netsuke, Wood, Accessory, Fashion, 19th Century, Antique, Woodcraft, Charm

About the Item

This netsuke is made entirely out of wood and shows one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, Fukurokuju. He is the deity of wisdom, good luck, happiness, wealth, virility and longevity. In here, he is holding a scroll with his left hand and is looking at a tortoise sitting on his lap. Fukurokuju is also connected with the old Chinese sage Lao Tzu, the imperial archives keeper from the Sung dynasty, and is said to perform miracles. Dressed in a long Chinese robe, he is sometimes seen wearing a scholar's cap. He supports himself with a walking stick with a makimono scroll tied onto it. The scroll contains sacred teachings and all the wisdom of the world. Fukurokuju often fans himself with ogi, a ceremonial fan. He has a long white beard—implying wisdom—and a high, dome-shaped bald head. Usually, Fukurokuju is accompanied by a deer, tortoise or crane. All of these animals symbolise longevity. Netsuke were practical fashion accessories worn by Japanese men of the Edo period (1615-1868). Kimono has no pockets, and only women's garments had places in the sleeve to keep small objects. In contrast, men would carry their personal accessories by hanging them from the sash wrapped around their waist. Netsuke would therefore act as a 'toggle' that kept the sash hanging by preventing it from slipping. Like many other art forms, netsuke reflect the nature of the society that produced them, displaying every aspect of Japanese culture, including its rich folklore and religion, crafts, trades, and professions, all types of people and creatures, both real and imagined, and every kind of object.

Dimensions:
Height: 1.26 in (3.2 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The item is well-worn, with external areas showing aged wood patina. Residue in the harder to reach areas. Small crack through the left leg, going up through the tortoise.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: EDN0331stDibs: LU2404310619781

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