Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin Brand_Villeroy and Boch Variation 1 | Embossed Handle

Variation 1 | Embossed Handle

the other with a lance over his shoulder

the wastrel older brother of Nell Trent

Hardcover and colour dustjacket | used [this is an old book]

Approximately 27 centimeters (10 1/2 inches) tall

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin Brand_Villeroy and Boch Variation 1 | Embossed HandleJapanese Carved Ivory Netsuke from the Showa era Man with Beard and Staff Jurojin Interestingly, this Netsuke has two holes in the top of the head, and two in the base so it can be worn in 2 ways Showa era c. 1926 1989 [this would be pre WWII] Approx 5cms (2") tall Approx 3cms (1 1 4") wide In excellent condition What is a Netsuke? A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and