Okame Woman Netsuke

c. 1900
$2,480 USD SOLD
Dimensions
W: 2.0" D: 1.5" H: 5.75"
Materials
Boxwood
Steel
Collection #
CLP004
Estimated Shipping
$75

This netsuke (or button-like toggle) would once have hung from the drawstring of a small pouch or bag, which Japanese men wore at their waist. Although it had a practical purpose, this charming bead has exquisite detail and has developed a deep rich patina. This miniature masterpiece was carved to look like a charmed old woman with a warm and open smile, and dates to Japan’s Edo Period (1615–1912) and sits on a custom steel mount.

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