11/30 The Black Friday Rebound 2-Day Auction - Part 2
Lot 216459:
Description
Antique Japanese Netsuke animals signed to include one turtle, one fox family, . A “sagemono netsuke” refers to a small, carved Japanese figurine (netsuke) that is specifically designed to function as a counterweight for a “sagemono,” which is a small pouch or purse typically worn under a kimono sash, preventing it from sliding off by attaching to a cord running through the netsuke’s holes; essentially, the netsuke is the functional part that holds the Sagemono in place on the cord
Size: 1.75″ Largest
Condition: Turtle has some chipping. See images for complete condition.
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