Антикварна фігурка зі слонової кістки (нецке)

An antique Japanese ivory figurine. The figure is made in the technique of bone carving and decorated with engraved patterns filled with ink. This kind of small plastic in Japan is called netsuke. The netzke served as a counterweight for a purse and was tucked into the belt of a kimono. This makes it easy to recognize by the two holes for a string. The figurine depicts a middle-aged Japanese man dressed in a traditional costume with patterns, he is busy weaving a rope. This piece will be a great addition to the collection.