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Netsuke in lacquered boxwood of a toad resting on a waterlily plant
$2,154.91
£1,611.51
€1,800
CA$2,969.36
A$3,239.50
CHF 1,715.29
MX$38,818.41
NOK 21,845.23
SEK 19,975.84
DKK 13,709.13
About the Item
Fine netsuke in the form of a lotus flower, within whose foliage hides a small frog. The realistic treatment of the plant allows for unmistakable identification, whether by the flower or the folded leaf on which the frog rests, its eyes inlaid with buffalo horn.
Since traditional kimonos have no pockets, everyday objects were carried in small boxes (sagemono) attached to the sash (obi). To prevent these from slipping, a netsuke, a small figurine in wood or ivory, was used to secure the cords of inrō or other types of sagemono.
Netsuke are among the finest examples of Japanese craftsmanship, meticulously carved, often from precious materials, and requiring considerable time to produce. Even during the Edo period, collectors prized the most exquisite pieces, preserving them from heavy use. With changes in clothing styles during the Meiji era, these objects lost their utilitarian function and came to be valued solely for their aesthetic appeal and the fascination they inspire as small precious objects.
Japan – Meiji period (1868–1912)
Height: 3.5 cm – Length: 12 cm – Width: 2 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)Width: 0.79 in (2 cm)Depth: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1868-1912
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: 2025-14211stDibs: LU8311247963642
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