Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl Slaters light brown hair and green

light brown hair and green fan | Gloss

Approx 9cm (3 1/2") tall

5cms (8 3/4") diameter

Royal Doulton tiny character jug 'Arry D6255

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Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl Slaters light brown hair and greenJapanese 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