Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin Brand_Villeroy and Boch A very rarely seen shape

A very rarely seen shape and colour combination | Shape 767

Approximately 27 centimeters (10 1/2 inches) tall

Variation 1 | Embossed Handle

rich colouring

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin Brand_Villeroy and Boch A very rarely seen shapeJapanese Carved Ivory Netsuke from the Showa era Man with Beard and Staff Jurojin Interestingly, this Netsuke has two holes in the top of the head, and two in the base so it can be worn in 2 ways Showa era c. 1926 1989 [this would be pre WWII] Approx 5cms (2") tall Approx 3cms (1 1 4") wide In excellent condition What is a Netsuke? A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and