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Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era

$321.65

£235.80

€328.05VAT Included

CA$443.06

A$448.74

CHF 257.78

MX$5,441.50

NOK 2,990.17

SEK 3,043.65

DKK 2,058.91

About the Item

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s. 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: 1.07 in (2.7 cm)Width: 0.67 in (1.7 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940
Condition:
This is in good condition as its age but there are some scratches on the top of this netsuke and also some cracked places on the top. If you want more photos, please let us know. We will send you some.
Seller Location:
Paris, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6325240789832

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