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Japanese Carved Tagua Nut | Rat Okimono

Product Description
Japanese Carved Tagua Nut
Rat Netsuke or Okimono

Strictly speaking this is an Okimono, a decorative object. It is not Netsuke as there is an absence of holes on the piece [the holes were used for fastening the Netsuke, as a button, to fasten Inro cords] - however many collectors put them in the same category, so to speak

Signed to underside
early 20th Century

Approx 3.5cms (1 1/2") tall
Approx 4.5cms (1 3/4") wide

In excellent condition
GUARANTEED free from damage and repair

What is Tagua Nut?
Vegetable ivory or tagua nut is a product made from the very hard white endosperm of the seeds of certain palm trees. Vegetable ivory is named for its resemblance to animal ivory. 
Sku: 232402048C
Vendor: Oriental
$ 125.00 AUD
Maximum quantity available reached.