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