Vintage Hand-Carved Japanese Netsuke Pig Figurine – Rosewood Style Folk Art Sculpture

$65.00

Charming vintage hand-carved Japanese Netsuke wooden pig, crafted from a dense tropical hardwood with a rich reddish-brown tone (similar to rosewood). Nicely detailed with expressive features, sturdy build, and smooth patina that shows its age.

  • Vintage Japanese Netsuke, a miniature sculpture used as toggles to secure personal items in traditional Japanese attire. 

  • Carved from wood, possibly rosewood or another fine-grained timber, and features detailed carving. 

  • The figurine depicts a pig with an open mouth, and some similar pieces feature inlaid eyes for added detail. 

  • Pigs or boars in Japanese culture, particularly in the context of Netsuke, can symbolise good fortune and fertility

Charming vintage hand-carved Japanese Netsuke wooden pig, crafted from a dense tropical hardwood with a rich reddish-brown tone (similar to rosewood). Nicely detailed with expressive features, sturdy build, and smooth patina that shows its age.

  • Vintage Japanese Netsuke, a miniature sculpture used as toggles to secure personal items in traditional Japanese attire. 

  • Carved from wood, possibly rosewood or another fine-grained timber, and features detailed carving. 

  • The figurine depicts a pig with an open mouth, and some similar pieces feature inlaid eyes for added detail. 

  • Pigs or boars in Japanese culture, particularly in the context of Netsuke, can symbolise good fortune and fertility