Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl Slaters Approx 9cm (3 1/2") tall

Approx 9cm (3 1/2") tall

5cms (8 3/4") diameter

Approx 23cms (9") square

Issued: 1939 - 1991

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Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl Slaters Approx 9cm (3 1/2") tallJapanese Carved Bone Netsuke depicting Old Medicine Man holding Bowl 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