Japanese Bamboo Basket Netsuke

c. 1900
$288 USD SOLD
Dimensions
W: 1.25" D: 1.0" H: 1.25"
Materials
Brass
Horn
Collection #
AA016
Estimated Shipping
$20

In 17th-century Japan, kimono-clad men compensated for the garment’s lack of pockets by wearing small pouches secured by button-like fasteners known as netsuke. Although these tiny, fob-like objects had a practical purpose, they were exquisitely crafted of ivory or wood and become fashionable as treasured accessories. This hand-carved horn netsuke resembles a woven bamboo basket, exquisitely carved to depict a pattern of mat plaiting. A miniature masterpiece, the netsuke lives on as a delightful storied object.

Additional Dimensions:
Length of cord: 3.75"

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