Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl European There is a Y shaped

There is a Y shaped internal craze line/impact line inside the barrel [not visible from outside] and in no way detracting from the display of the piece - but this item may not appeal to everyone as a result - still displays superbly within a collection at a wallet friendly price

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In excellent collector condition

Carlton Ware Green Primula round dish

Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl European There is a Y shapedJapanese Carved Bone Netsuke depicting Old Medicine Man holding Bowl c. 1920 Taisho period Approx 5cms (2") tall Approx 3. 5cms (1 1 2") wide In excellent condition There is a signature on the base I am unable to discern 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