Lot of 2 Early 20th C. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke

**Originally Listed At $250**

East Asia, Imperial Japan, ca. early 20th century CE. A pair of charming boxwood netsuke, one a standing goat with glass eyes, the other a pair of rabbits doing what rabbits love to do - make new rabbits. This one has a small signature inscribed on its base. The netsuke is an example of the art of everyday objects. They are small sculptures designed to be worn so that objects could be suspended from the traditional sash (obi) that wraps around the kimono. They were used to carry purses, smoking accoutrement, and inro, "seal baskets", which held seals and medicines. The netsuke, made with two holes through it, was used as a toggle to stop the cord on which those items were suspended. Size of rabbits (they are roughly the same size): 1.85" W (4.7 cm)

Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection, acquired 2017 to 2018

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#142932
Condition Report: Both have patina, with the rabbits particularly possessing a rich one.