Description
This particular SIGNED Netsuke was featured in antiques roadshow in the UK and valued at £3500, an exceptional, distinctive characterized Netsky, SIGNED
An antique Japanese netsuke of a boy with a dog is a small, intricately carved toggle (this Netsuke is made of porcelain). Antique used to secure a pouch or container to the obi (sash) of a kimono. These netsuke often depict playful scenes, with boys and dogs being a popular subject due to the cultural significance of both in Japan.
For condition, please look at the photographs as pictured. There is a crack in the skull, which can be actually good as it portrays the piece to be an original Antique.
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Here’s a more detailed explanation:
What is a netsuke?
A netsuke is a small, often highly detailed, carving that serves as a functional object – a toggle to secure a pouch or container to a kimono.
They were particularly popular during the Edo and Meiji periods in Japan (1615-1912).
Netsuke are typically made of materials like wood, or metal. (this Netsky is made of porcelain.)
Why boy and dog?
Boys were often depicted in netsuke because they represented youth, playfulness, and innocence.
Dogs held cultural significance in Japan, often symbolizing loyalty, companionship, and protection.
The combination of a boy and a dog in a netsuke often depicted a heartwarming scene of friendship and playfulness.
Where to find them?
Museums like The Metropolitan Museum of Art have examples of antique netsuke, including those featuring boys and dogs.
The value of a netsuke can vary greatly depending on factors like age, material, artistic skill, and the artist’s reputation.
Some netsuke can fetch high prices at auction, with the record for a single netsuke sale exceeding $400,000.
A netsuke is a form of miniature sculpture originating in 17th-century Japan.
Function:
Netsuke were used as toggles to secure containers like tobacco pouches, writing sets, or medicine containers to the sash (obi) of a kimono, as kimonos lacked pockets.
Materials:
They were carved from various materials, including wood, , (this Netsky is made of porcelain ) 16 15, 1850 and other natural materials like walnuts or peach stones.
Artistic Significance:
Netsuke are considered masterpieces of miniature sculpture, often depicting animals, insects, comical human figures, or even lucky gods.
Cultural Context:
These small works of art celebrated aspects of daily life, religion, and humor in Japan during the Tokugawa Period (1615-1856).
