Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Large and Small Toads fix_May the last of which was

the last of which was James VI

Bird's tail up version

James IV married Margaret Tudor

Issued: 1928-1969

The monarch's cypher

Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Large and Small Toads fix_May the last of which wasJapanese 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