Boxwood Netsuke
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Netsuke switches were originally created for practical uses for hanging bags, small boxes or vessels small baskets to carry along small personal items, and were brought to his belt. Buis and several other hardwoods are another popular material used, but the defense teams boar, hippopotamus teeth, rhinoceros horn size too big for the small details of Netsuke. To emphasize Netsuke, metals Precious are used to different accents on netsuke.
Netsuke is a functional part of the beauty that begins around the 17th century. Created by Japanese arty for practical uses, but also a very unique miniature sculpture of expression or the story is the kind of art at the same time. It is this combination that has taken the art of netsuke over the centuries in the art world today. The true definition of origin is translated Netsuke "root" and "suspend or block. The first were Netsuke made of roots and branches on the value of the switch.
Since Japanese menswear had originally no pockets, there was a need to transport personal belongings safely themselves every day. Netsuke switches were originally created for practical uses for hanging bags, designed small boxes or baskets to carry along small personal items, and took in the waist. Japanese men have found that variations in bags, boxes or baskets woven with rocker was perfect to keep your snuff and pipes, stamps, money and drugs without worrying about lost items.
The origin and today is made of different types materials. Elephant and mammoth ivory were the most commonly used materials. Buis and several other hardwoods are another very popular material used, but the boar tusk hardware, hippopotamus teeth, rhinoceros horn carving also great for the small details of Netsuke. Rarely used materials that work well are clay Ivory Bill horn coral lacquer and cane tissues, and porcelain. To emphasize Netsuke, precious metals are sometimes used to different accents on netsuke.
Always there have been many variations of characters Netsuke and training, but originally it was in the range of what the Japanese knew of everyday life around them in their culture. They are in the areas of people, plants, vegetables, animals, nature, gods, any significant non-life, mythical creatures, and references to the content summary of a sexual nature that may or may not be subtle.
Although the most productive period for the production of Japanese netsuke Japan during the Edo period 1615-1868, the very detailed art is always in the world today by a small number of qualified high-performance professional specializing in netsuke miniature items. Netsuke In today's market, there are cheaper models reproduce the average price of approximately $ 30.00 and then molding are the "real" intricately detailed Hand-Carved Netsuke features which are one of a kind collectible netsuke. Because these are unique and original netsuke expensive or rare materials, are much more high in price and can run $ 10,000 or more.
About the Author
Anita Satin Choudhary writes for Ivory and Art Gallery. Browse the gallery for unique collection of artifacts ranging from
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Superb EDO Period 18th C. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Dutchman with Brimmed Hat $1,750.00 |
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CHIKUSEN, 19th C. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Ferry Boat $1,450.00 |
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Oversized, TALL, Early 19th C, Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Chinese Sage $1,450.00 |
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MASAHIRO, Superb 19th C. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Ono no Komachi $1,250.00 |
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Oversized, Early 19th C, Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Monkey Trainer $775.00 |
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KAZUO MIZUTANI Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Kiseru Pipe Sagemono $750.00 |
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100 pieces boxwood carved various figure netsuke $748.00 |
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19th Century, Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Boy Making the Bekkanko Gesture $675.00 |
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HOKEI, 19th C. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Jurojin and Karako $675.00 |
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EDO 19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Karako with Mask $645.00 |
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Late 18th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Lifter $625.00 |
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19th C, Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Man Breaking Cake $625.00 |
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EDO Period, Early 19th C Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Group of Frogs $575.00 |
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19th C. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Cortesan in Compromising Posture $575.00 |
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19th C. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Seated Cortesan $575.00 |
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Vintage Antique Pr Mice Mouse on Box Netsuke Boxwood? Signed Nice Patina Squeak! $550.00 |
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EDO 19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Karako Lifting Boulder $545.00 |
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Handmade Boxwood Netsuke Woodcarving BUDDHA&YUAN BAO $499.99 |
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19th C. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Turtle Group $475.00 |
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JOBUN, 19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Chestnut with Maggots $475.00 |
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Very Fine 18th Century Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke of a Pair of Melons $449.99 |
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50 pieces boxwood carved various figure netsuke $418.00 |
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Antique Hand Carved and Signed Boxwood Netsuke Kappa Good Condition $363.56 |
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BULK: 100 Pcs Handcarved Boxwood Ojime–vivid & detail $369.00 |
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19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Chestnuts $375.00 |
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Early 19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Begging Priest $375.00 |
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Edo 18th C Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Man Climbing Bag $375.00 |
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OLD NETSUKE BOX WOOD OXEN OXE OX BOXWOOD 19th CENTURY $290.00 |
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Rare Japanese NETSUKE Boxwood Carving of Lizard Like Creature on a Smooth Object $275.00 |
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19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Okina Dancer II $275.00 |
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Edo 19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Noh Dancer $275.00 |
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Edo 19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Okina Dancer $275.00 |
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BOXWOOD NETSUKE “EBISU / LUCKY GOD” EDO $260.00 |
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Boxwood/Camel Bone Netsuke Elephants Pair $249.99 |
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Boxwood/Camel Bone Netsuke Turtle $220.00 |
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19th Century Japanese Lacquered Boxwood Netsuke: Gourd Flask $225.00 |
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Handmade Boxwood Netsuke Woodcarving WEALTH PIG $199.99 |
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Handmade Boxwood Netsuke Woodcarving LUCKY ELEPHANT $199.99 |
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Antique Japanese hand carved boxwood mask netsuke $150.00 |
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SALE- Assorted 30 pcs HAND carved boxwood netsuke-Buddhas & immortals & Geisha $150.00 |
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Japanese Wood Carving Boxwood Tuge Animal Netsuke 10 Piece Figurine – Sign $120.00 |
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19th Century Japanese Boxwood Netsuke, Chestnuts Toggle $125.00 |
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Vintage Antique Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Mermaid $115.00 |
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VINTAGE HAND CARVED BOXWOOD NETSUKE CARNELIAN LEOPARD JASPER BEAD NECKLACE $99.99 |
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8 years OLD Hand carved boxwood carving– Immortal with kid–7 inches high $99.99 |
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Vintage Japanese boxwood netsuke of 3 turtles $85.00 |
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2″ Carving Sculpture Japanese Wood Boxwood Inro Netsuke Monkey $90.00 |
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3.5″ Carving Sculpture Japanese Wood Boxwood Inro Netsuke Owl $90.00 |
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2.5″ Carving Sculpture Japanese Wood Boxwood Inro Netsuke Frog Peak Nude Bathing $90.00 |
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2″ Japanese Wood Boxwood Carving Sculpture Inro Netsuke Cockroach & Snail $90.00 |
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3″ Carving Sculpture Japanese Wood Boxwood Inro Netsuke Dragon $90.00 |
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2.5″ Carving Sculpture Japanese Wood Boxwood Inro Netsuke Dragonfly $90.00 |
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12 Japanese Boxwood Carved Animal Shape Netsuke / Statu $89.99 |
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Carved & Signed CHINESE ZODIAC Boxwood NETSUKE 9477B $89.79 |
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BULK SALE- Hand carved boxwood netsuke- 16 TEA Scoops spoon $86.00 |
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8.5″Carved Japanese Boxwood Inro Netsuke Happy Monkeys $83.99 |
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Carved & Signed MERMAID Sphere Boxwood NETSUKE 9477A $82.31 |
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Carved & Signed DRAGON Sphere Boxwood NETSUKE 9477D $82.31 |
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CUSTOM – ONE OF A KIND BOOKMARK WITH BOXWOOD RHINOCEROUS NETSUKE $75.00 |
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Japanese Boxwood Carved Monkey Inro (Pomander) $79.99 |
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