{"id":8115770163428,"title":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Noh Drama character | Rotating Face","handle":"japanese-carved-ivory-netsuke-noh-drama-character-rotating-face","description":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Noh Drama character | Rotating Face\u003cbr\u003ec.1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe highlight of course is the Noh actor’s revolving faces, switching from the actor’s face to a demon (hanya) mask. Face-changing is an integral part of Noh drama and the cleverly done expressions add a touch of levity to this charming piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 5.5cms (2 1\/4\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 3.5cms (1 1\/3\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eSome ivory age lines visible \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is a Netsuke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. 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Carved Ivory Netsuke | Noh Drama character | Rotating Face\u003cbr\u003ec.1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe highlight of course is the Noh actor’s revolving faces, switching from the actor’s face to a demon (hanya) mask. Face-changing is an integral part of Noh drama and the cleverly done expressions add a touch of levity to this charming piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 5.5cms (2 1\/4\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 3.5cms (1 1\/3\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eSome ivory age lines visible \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is a Netsuke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA 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 inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ivory\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAustralia has had a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiOwrSrr8eBAxWVm1YBHY75ClUQmpgGegQIGBAD\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" jsname=\"d6wfac\" jsaction=\"vQLyHf\" jsslot=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"ban on ivory\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsname=\"ukx3I\"\u003eban on ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eimports since 1990\u003c\/strong\u003e, however it remains legal to buy and sell ivory items domestically. 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Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Noh Drama character | Rotating Face

Product Description
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Noh Drama character | Rotating Face
c.1900

The highlight of course is the Noh actor’s revolving faces, switching from the actor’s face to a demon (hanya) mask. Face-changing is an integral part of Noh drama and the cleverly done expressions add a touch of levity to this charming piece.

Approx 5.5cms (2 1/4") tall
Approx 3.5cms (1 1/3") wide

In excellent condition
Some ivory age lines visible 

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 inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

About Ivory
Australia has had a 
ban on ivory imports since 1990, however it remains legal to buy and sell ivory items domestically. As a result this item is not available for overseas shipping.
Sku: 232402147C
Vendor: Oriental
$ 300.00 AUD
Maximum quantity available reached.