Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Large and Small Toads Pattern_Shell Issued: 1995-1997

Issued: 1995-1997

The age of this piece has to be taken with a slight degree of skeptiscism - I cannot guarantee its age or origin

5cms (6 1/2") wide

Complete with original Certificate [not pictured]

Scene 1 | Pair of horses pulling plough with farmer steering

Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Large and Small Toads Pattern_Shell Issued: 1995-1997Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke Small Toad on the back of Large Toad c. 1920 Taisho period Approx 2. 8cms (1 1 8") tall Approx 4. 5cms (1 3 4") long In excellent condition Some age lines 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 into ornately sculpted objects