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Finely carved ivory Katabori netsuke, representing a two-faced character (pivoting head) holding a wicker basket and a gourd, from Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) late 19th century.
This netsuke is in good condition, nice quality.
Please note: some scratches and wear from time, see photos.
Specimen in worked ivory, prior to July 1, 1947 and therefore compliant with EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc.
Netsuke is a traditional Japanese clothing item used to hold sagemono (literally "hanging objects"). Indeed, the kimono does not have a pocket, the various everyday objects are transported in a kind of small box called sagemono. These objects are suspended from the obi of their owner by a cord.
