Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl Slaters Issued: 1921 - 1949

Issued: 1921 - 1949

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Approx 23cms (9") square

5cms (8 3/4") diameter

In excellent condition (with light

Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl Slaters Issued: 1921 - 1949Japanese 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