The Hare with Amber Eyes netsuke, by Masatoshi, Osaka, c. 1880, signed. Ivory, amber buffalo horn
A netsuke (根付, [netsɯ̥ke]) is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.[1]
^Yuji Yamashita (2014), Meiji no saimitsu kogei. pp. 86-87.
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Katabori-netsuke front and rear view with two holes for cord Anabori-netsuke Mask netsuke Ryūsa-netsuke Manjū-netsuke Kagamibuta-netsuke Trick netsuke Obi-hasami...
article: The Ogre of Rashomon Legend and History of Shutendoji International Netsuke Society, official website Boris Filatov's Private Collection of Netsuke...
bottom, and up the opposite side. The ends of the cord are secured to a netsuke, a kind of toggle that is passed between the sash and pants and then hooked...
Monumenta Nipponica, Volume 16, pp. 71–73 Karl M. Schwarz, Netsuke Subjects: A Study on the Netsuke Themes with Reference to Their Interpretation and Symbolism...
including priceless artwork; an easily hidden collection of 264 Japanese netsuke miniature sculptures was saved, tucked away inside a mattress by Anna,...
length. Each is carved into a particular shape and image, similar to the netsuke, though smaller. It is used to fasten the cord of the inrō so that it does...
Japanese) are believed to grant good luck and are often represented in netsuke and in artworks. One of the seven (Jurōjin) is said to be based on a historical...
strike them in the wallet." Digital Wallet Coin purse Money bag Money belt Netsuke Sporran "Online Etymology Dictionary entry for "wallet"". Archived from...
okimono may be a small Japanese carving, similar to, but larger than netsuke. Unlike netsuke, which have a specific purpose, okimono are purely decorative and...
Journal. No. 2. 1978. p. 88. Retrieved 16 June 2021. "- YouTube". YouTube. Netsuke: masterpieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, an exhibition catalog...
graffito On a teru teru bōzu On a scarecrow An early example as a detail on a netsuke from the 19th century ASCII art Cool S Emoticon Smiley Tête à Toto "Let's...
seen. Inro and netsuke became popular as accessories among men. Originally, inro was a portable case to put a seal or medicine, and netsuke was a fastener...
of the finest surviving pieces from Kyoto, porcelain including Imari, Netsuke, woodblock prints including the work of Andō Hiroshige, graphic works include...
number of people who wore kimono decreased, so the craftsmen who made netsuke and kiseru with ivory and wood lost their demand. Therefore, they tried...
Ofukei ware, Toyoraku ware, Sasashima ware and Kawana ware were produced. Netsuke artists such as Tametaka and Ikkan were well known during the Edo period...
blog about the adventures of a Foo Dog statue all over the United States. Netsuke: masterpieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, an exhibition catalog...
to be inspired by the Daruma doll[citation needed] Religions of Japan "Netsuke in the form of a boy rolling a yuki daruma, or snowman". collections.ashmolean...
(為隆) was a renowned netsuke carver from Nagoya, Owari province, central Japan. He is considered the founder of the art of netsuke carving in Nagoya. He...
Children Carrying Lanterns, by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. 19th century. Ivory netsuke depicting Hotei. Japan, 17th century. Chinese porcelain figure of Budai...
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