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Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1950s Showa era 'Small Boat'

$219.20
$271.7020% Off
£160.69
£200.7020% Off
€223.56VAT Included
€23020% Off
CA$301.94
CA$377.2120% Off
A$305.85
A$384.1520% Off
CHF 175.61
CHF 220.5220% Off
MX$3,708.31
MX$4,635.4420% Off
NOK 2,037.75
NOK 2,555.6820% Off
SEK 2,074.19
SEK 2,590.7920% Off
DKK 1,403.11
DKK 1,753.9720% Off

About the Item

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship. Traditionally, Japanese kimono did not have pockets. Though the sleeves of the kimono could be used to store small items, the men who wore kimono needed a larger and stronger container in which to store personal belongings, such as pipes, tobacco, money and seals, resulting in the development of containers known as sagemono, which were hung by cords from the obi.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 0.79 in (2 cm)Depth: 0.48 in (1.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    As this is not a new item, there are some little cracked places and scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6325240583792

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