Size: Height 10 cm - Width 6.2 cm - Thickness 6.2 cm. Weight 122 g.
Materials: Boxwood.
Condition: Looks like vintage.
This is a traditional Japanese netsuke in vintage style. The netsuke is hand carved from boxwood in the form of fisherman statue. Netsuke originated in 17th century Japan, but their origins can be traced back to the Chinese "zhuizi" and "pei-chui" - miniature pendants worn on the belt. These objects had a functional meaning: they served as a counterweight for various objects such as pouches, pipes, wallets Over time, netsuke began to be valued not only for their practicality, but also for their artistic value.