Japanese Meiji Period Boxwood Netsuke - Noodle Maker
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East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. late 19th century CE. A carved boxwood netsuke depicting a man seated before a platter of long noodles -a noodle-maker - wearing a kimono and conical cap. Perforated through table and underside of figure. Size: 1.625" W x 1.625" H (4.1 cm x 4.1 cm)
The netsuke is an example of the art of everyday objects. Netsuke are miniature or near miniature sculptures designed to be worn so that objects could be suspended from the traditional sash (obi) that wraps around the kimono. Netsuke were also used to carry purses, smoking accoutrements, and inro - "seal baskets" which held seals and medicines. With two perforations, netsuke were used as toggles to stop the cord on which those items were suspended.
Provenance: private Keck collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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#127095
East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. late 19th century CE. A carved boxwood netsuke depicting a man seated before a platter of long noodles -a noodle-maker - wearing a kimono and conical cap. Perforated through table and underside of figure. Size: 1.625" W x 1.625" H (4.1 cm x 4.1 cm)
The netsuke is an example of the art of everyday objects. Netsuke are miniature or near miniature sculptures designed to be worn so that objects could be suspended from the traditional sash (obi) that wraps around the kimono. Netsuke were also used to carry purses, smoking accoutrements, and inro - "seal baskets" which held seals and medicines. With two perforations, netsuke were used as toggles to stop the cord on which those items were suspended.
Provenance: private Keck collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#127095
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Japanese Meiji Period Boxwood Netsuke - Noodle Maker
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