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