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What are Japanese netsukes?
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Japanese netsukes are small highly-detailed sculptures that date back to 17th-century Japan. Originally, the figurines allowed men to secure pouches or purses to their sash, as Japanese traditional dress didn’t have pockets. Today, people collect them as art. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Japanese netsukes.
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Ancient Netsuke, Late 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Beautifyl Ancient bone netsuke created in Japan during Edo period, depicting a A small carved mask
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Ivory
Vintage Japanese Three Rat Netsuke
Located in Chicago, IL
strung at the waist and secured by button-like fasteners known as netsuke. Although these tiny, fob-like
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s.
Netsuke is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Professional sneezer Boxwood Netsuke
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxwood netsuke of a seated professional sneezer depicted as an old man with his right hand raised
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Japanese Wooden Netsuke
Turtle
1980s
Ishikawa
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1980s.
The signature is written
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$391 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful small Pig figurine. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made probably of soapstone or resin. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
