Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Man holding Lantern Boxer Approx 7 cms (2 3/4")

Approx 7 cms (2 3/4") mouth diameter

5cms (10") wide handle to handle

A collection of 3 Dutch Silver Plated Souvenir Tea Spoons

Carlton Ware Oak Tree miniature bowl

Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Man holding Lantern Boxer Approx 7 cms (2 3/4")Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke depicting Old Man Holding Lantern c. 1920 Taisho period Approx 5cms (2") tall Approx 3. 5cms (1 1 2") wide In excellent condition There is a signature on the base I am unable to discern What is a Netsuke? A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inr box, netsuke later developed