{"id":8100850991332,"title":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Fisherman with Eel | signed","handle":"japanese-carved-ivory-netsuke-fisherman-with-eel-signed","description":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke depicting Fisherman with Eel  | signed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ec.1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 5cms (2\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 3.5cms (1 1\/3\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eThere is a signature on the base - I am unable to discern\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. 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They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. 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Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Fisherman with Eel | signed

Product Description
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke depicting Fisherman with Eel  | signed

c.1900 

Approx 5cms (2") tall
Approx 3.5cms (1 1/3") 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 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: 232402092C
Vendor: Oriental
$ 450.00 AUD
Maximum quantity available reached.