"Deer Horn Netsuke 19th Century Japanese Art"
Beautiful Netsuke finely carved in young deer horn, with a small blackened wooden mouse inserted. Late 19th century. Length = 55 mm
The Netsuke is a traditional Japanese ornament used to hold the sagemono to the kimono.
These small sculptures are suspended from the obi ("the belt") by a cord through the two holes of the netsuke.
Beautiful collector's and travel item.
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