Antique Natural Elephant Ivory Netsuke – Signed, Japan
19th Century · Hand-carved Japanese Ivory, Signed
A wonderful 19th-century netsuke, hand-carved from warm Angel Skin ivory and bearing its maker’s signature. These miniature masterpieces began life as practical toggles for a gentleman’s sash, yet the finest — like this one — rose to become treasured sculptures in their own right. Compact, characterful and rich in fine detail, it rewards close inspection from every angle, a true collector’s piece carrying the artistry of 19th-century Japan.
This is an authentic, original antique piece, hand-carved from real natural elephant ivory.
Details
- Size: 50×34×25 mm
- Colour: Angel Skin
- Condition: No chips or cracks; very clean given its age
- Weight: 22.4 g
