
3 3 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 25cm
Description
A netsuke is a form of miniature sculpture developed in Japan over a period of several hundred years. They were often beautifully decorated with elaborate carving, lacquer work, or inlays, and were attached to the end of a cord and tucked into the sash of the kimono. They are now popular collector's items.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10284608
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