"Netsuké Wood Decor Faces XIXth Century"
Netsuké * representing a face on one side and six faces on the other, Japan, XIXth century. Normal wear, see photos. * The Netsuke: The Netsuke is a traditional Japanese clothing object used to hold sagemono (literally "hanging objects"). Indeed, the kimono not having a pocket, the various everyday objects are transported in kinds of small boxes called sagemono. These objects are suspended from their owner's obi by a cord. Dimensions Height 2 cm Length 4 cm by 3.5 cm Reference: E60 752 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com