What does carved ivory netsuke mean in Japanese?
A Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Loving Couple, ca. 19th century A carved ivory Netsuke depicting a man and a woman clothed in kimonos engaged in sexual A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE CARVED IVORY A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE: A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKES.
How big is an ivory fairy netsuke couple?
Ivory Couple with Fairy Erotic Netsuke – A rare an unique design from ancient Japanese erotic culture and made from 100% authentic Mammoth Tooth Fossil Ivory. This piece comes with its own wood display stand and measures about 2″ T X 1.25″ D X 1″ W, with a shipping weight of about 1 lb. $695.00
How tall is a Japanese ivory netsuke drum?
Height 5 cm. A Japanese ivory netsuke of an oni, seated beside a large drum, lightly tea stained, inlaid eyes and studs to the drum skin. Height 3.2 cm. A Japanese ivory netsuke, of a woman from folklore, carrying the head of a man and a short aikuchi dagger.
How can you tell if a netsuke is a fake?
If produced by a mould often the mould marks can be seen. More elaborate copies may be hand carved, and with a fake copy of the signature an original master netsuke maker. Factors that contribute to the value of a netsuke are authenticity, the skill of the artisan, the condition, and if signed, the name of the artist.
A Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Loving Couple, ca. 19th century A carved ivory Netsuke depicting a man and a woman clothed in kimonos engaged in sexual A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE CARVED IVORY A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE: A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKES.
Ivory Couple with Fairy Erotic Netsuke – A rare an unique design from ancient Japanese erotic culture and made from 100% authentic Mammoth Tooth Fossil Ivory. This piece comes with its own wood display stand and measures about 2″ T X 1.25″ D X 1″ W, with a shipping weight of about 1 lb. $695.00
Height 5 cm. A Japanese ivory netsuke of an oni, seated beside a large drum, lightly tea stained, inlaid eyes and studs to the drum skin. Height 3.2 cm. A Japanese ivory netsuke, of a woman from folklore, carrying the head of a man and a short aikuchi dagger.
What kind of netsuke is shaped like a Manju?
ryusanetsuke – shaped like a manju, but carved like lace, so that light is transmitted through the item. kagamibutanetsuke or “mirror lid netsuke” – shaped like a manju, but with a metal disc serving as lid to a shallow bowl, usually of ivory or sometimes wood.
