Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Large and Small Toads barware 1891 - 1901

1891 - 1901

Limited Edition of 300 for the International Doulton Collectors Weekend

Designer: Peggy Davies

Saucer approx 14

Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Large and Small Toads barware 1891 - 1901Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke Small Toad on the back of Large Toad c. 1920 Taisho period Approx 2. 8cms (1 1 8") tall Approx 4. 5cms (1 3 4") long In excellent condition Some age lines What is a Netsuke? A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inr box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects