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Posted 10 months ago
jwendell222
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The ivory rat in a basket has a turtle clinging to the back of his basket. And in Samurai lore this is probably symbolic of something, but I don’t know what. Rat is 1 ½” w x 1 ¼ “ h. The red hardwood dragon is 1 ¾’ x 1 ¾”. Froggy is chocolate hardwood, 1 ¼” w x 2” h. All three are signed. The ivory dragon caligraphers brush rest is five inches wide and will accomodate two brushes. If you know the rat, basket, turtle symbolism, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks for looking, Jim
NetsukeNetsuke originated in 17th century Japan as a means for men who wore robes …
These are TOO COOL!!
Hi AR8Jason & musichoo, thsnks very much for your interest & comments, Jim
excellent carving how did they manage its amazing!
Hi artislove, I thought these critters were lost & forgotten, so thank you for the revival, Jim
i just love the little netsukes -- they always make such cute and mysterious little collections -- very nice pieces