{"id":8097278034148,"title":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Obscene | Geisha Washing Hair | Bathing","handle":"japanese-carved-ivory-netsuke-geisha-washing-hair-bathing","description":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Geisha Washing Hair | Bathing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ec.1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 5cms (2\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 3cms (1 1\/4\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eSome ivory age lines visible \u003cbr\u003eThere is a signature on the base in red, near the holes - 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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5cms (2\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 3cms (1 1\/4\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eSome ivory age lines visible \u003cbr\u003eThere is a signature on the base in red, near the holes - 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. 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 | Obscene | Geisha Washing Hair | Bathing

Product Description
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Geisha Washing Hair | Bathing

c.1900

Approx 5cms (2") tall
Approx 3cms (1 1/4") wide

In excellent condition
Some ivory age lines visible 
There is a signature on the base in red, near the holes - 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: 232402065C
Vendor: Oriental
$ 600.00 AUD
Maximum quantity available reached.