Catalogue information

LastDodo number
3779905
Area
Figures and statuettes
Title
Antique ivory netsuke
Series / Movie / Game
Character
Collection / Set
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Number in collection
Manufacturer/make
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Material
Year
1780
Country
Type of object
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Object designer
Designer of the source material
Number produced
Dimensions
5 cm
Details

Antique ivory netsuke, Japan. Approx. 1780. A hand-carved belt button or netsuke. The netsuke was used to hang all kinds of attributes on a belt, because the clothes of the time (kimonos) had no pockets. The netsuke represents a Japanese philosopher. The statue is rare.

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