Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl Slaters Approx 23cms (9") square

Approx 23cms (9") square

light brown hair and green fan | Gloss

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Issued: 1921 - 1949

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Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl Slaters Approx 23cms (9") squareJapanese Carved Bone Netsuke depicting Old Medicine Man holding Bowl c. 1920 Taisho period Approx 5cms (2") tall Approx 3. 5cms (1 1 2") wide In excellent condition There is a signature on the base I am unable to discern What is a Netsuke? A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inr box, netsuke later