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The traditional
Japanese kimono lacked pockets. Netsuke were devised as a means
to hang pouches, thus enabling the wearer to carry a number of
personal items. A practical invention that filled a very specific
need over a period of 300 years, netsuke evolved into a unique
form of miniature sculpture. Subjects varied widely, including
deities, legendary heroes and animals.
These are museum quality reproductions of historic hand carved
netsuke.The originals were made of ivory or wood. Ours are made
from a polymer resin that elephants & walruses everywhere
prefer. They range from about two to three inches in height. |
Buy 2, pay $18.50 each. Buy 3-4, pay $17.50 each
Buy 5-9, pay $16.50 each. Buy 10 or more, pay $15.50 each
Prices won't be reflected at checkout, but you will be billed appropriately
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the Monkey and the Fish |
Monkeys, the ninth sign of the Japanese Zodiac, were the most popular form of nestsuke because of their human qualities and their roles as heroes in many tales. This netsuke features a monkey on a mythical earthquake fish.
click here to see the japanese zodic chart
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| Dog |
The Dog is the eleventh sign in the Japanese zodiac. Those born under the sign of the dog are loyal, sincere, trust worthy and faithful. The original nestsuke of the dog guarding the ball was carved of ivory in the late 18th century.
click here to see the japanese zodic chart |
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