Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin Brand_Villeroy and Boch Scene 16: Man with trunk

Scene 16: Man with trunk

Hardcover and colour dustjacket | used [this is an old book]

A very rarely seen shape and colour combination | Shape 767

Skating plate D2789

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin Brand_Villeroy and Boch Scene 16: Man with trunkJapanese Carved Ivory Netsuke from the Showa era Man with Beard and Staff Jurojin Interestingly, this Netsuke has two holes in the top of the head, and two in the base so it can be worn in 2 ways Showa era c. 1926 1989 [this would be pre WWII] Approx 5cms (2") tall Approx 3cms (1 1 4") wide In excellent condition What is a Netsuke? A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and