Antique netsuke "Samurai"
Antique netsuke wearing samurai armor. Bone, hand carved. Japan, early. XX century.
Netsuke is a small carved sculpture, a kind of Japanese arts and crafts. The word netsuke is written in two hieroglyphs: the first means "root", the second means "attach." Netsuke is a keychain or counterweight, with which a pouch, a bunch of keys or an inro (a box for medicines and perfumes) are worn on the belt.
Antique netsuke "Samurai"
- Артикул
- 02_0237
- Available:
- Sold
- In section:
- furniture and décor in oriental style, okimono, sculpture, miscellaneous, decor, статуэтки, gifts
- Materials:
- ivory
Обозначение размеров:
- H – высота,
- W – ширина,
- D – глубина,
- d – диаметр
- Style:
- Oriental
- Period:
- XXth century