Antique
Japanese Carved Pipe Netsuke Floral
Sashi
Kiseru Netsuke Netsuke
Signature: unsigned, 19th Century H.
2.75in.(7cm.), W. 0.75in.(2cm.), D. 0.5in.(1.3cm.)
Condition:
very good!
A
rare antique sashi pipe netsuke, summarily carved with a simple floral motif and
shaped for attachment to the sash. Age patina and bone grain visible, porous on
the underside. An object of use with characteristically worn surface; himotoshi
on the broad end. Private Collection | |