Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Large and Small Toads barware In Helen’s design

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Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Large and Small Toads barware In Helen’s designJapanese 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