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Antique Ivory Netsuke of Oni Washerwoman With Offspring, Signed, c. 1860, Well-Carved

$1,400 USDAntique Ivory Netsuke of Oni Washerwoman With Offspring, Signed, c. 1860, Well-Carved

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I will let the pictures speak for themselves, This unusual netsuke measures two inches tall, and is in Very Good to Excellent Condition with no losses. BRIEF HISTORY OF NETSUKE (pronounced nets-keh.) When kimonos where the common sartorial choice in Japan a sash or obi was wrapped around the waist. Many men used a device called an inro, a layered box used to store their snuff and other items. A string was run through the sides of the inro and when pulled kept the layered compartments tight. The ...
 
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