OLD MAN OF LETTERS - Awesome OX BONE Carved NETSUKE

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Up for Auction today is an AWESOME OX BONE SIGNED NETSUKE OF AN OLD ORIENTAL  MAN OF LETTERS CARRYING VINES (2 NETSUKE HOLES IN THE BACK OF THE PIECE) HE ALSO WEARS A FLOWER PATTERNED KIMONO & IS SIGNED ON THE BASE BY THE CARVER! The Date of this Piece is unknown.

Netsuke's originated in Japan and came into being over 300 years ago. The Kimono (traditional Japanese dress) had no pockets so the people carried a small hanging object - AN INRO- to keep all their possessions in. The INRO had drawstrings to keep it closed and to attach it to the wearers waist. The toggle which secured the drawstrings to the waist was known as the NETSUKE and was both functional and aesthetically pleasing.The OJIME (sliding bead) was strung to the cord between the netsuke and the INRO to tighten or loosen the opening of the INRO....   NETSUKES were made from wood / bone or ivory and were probably always delicately carved. This required enormous skill and craftmanship from the carver. As time went on the carvers became famous for their originality and imagination and often they signed their work in respect to this.

The PIECE ON OFFER HERE is just over 5cm's in height. IT DEPICTS AN OLD ORIENTAL MAN OF LETTERS HOLDING VINES.  He is very detailed with great skill going into the piece - and he does give off the impression he is an extremely wise old fellow. The Netsuke is signed by the artist, the signature is on the base of the piece. A SUPERB ADDITION TO A COLLECTION.

These pieces will probably INCREASE in value over time so there is an INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY  to be had aswell as aquiring a beautiful piece of oriental art. SET AT A LOW START PRICE WITH NO RESERVE!! Thankyou for taking the time to look and please take a look at our other items for more wonderful oriental pieces. !!

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