Hand-carved Hardwood Netsuke: Dragon : Signed by the artist

Regretfully I am selling off my collection of oriental collectibles. See my other listings for more items.

Also check out my other listings for wooden stands to display these little masterpieces on.

The detail in this piece is mind blowing! It really is a stunning  piece.

This is my last dragon netsuke I have up for sale in my collection.

The piece is signed which adds to it's value. (See base).

Size: 56mm x 40mm

A SHORT HISTORY OF NESTUKE

Netsuke are intricate carvings that served as clothing toggles in Japan for over 300 years, for functional and aesthetic purposes. Kimono had no pockets so men held their tobacco pouches etc. on a silk cord from their obi (sash). The netsuke slid onto the cord and secured it in the obi.  Netsuke have become an art form and highly collectible worldwide. Many of today's netsuke artists were apprenticed to great carvers and the skill & intricacy of their carving is highly prized.

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