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Subject:Japanese Piece
Posted By: BL Sat, Nov 09, 2024 IP: 70.107.185.131
Hello Everybody,
I recently bought the small piece below. It is 4.5" high, and 2.5" wide and deep. Any information about its age and what material it looks to be made out would be appreciated. There is one character on the bottom. Is that its signature? A translation would help. Thanks.
BL







Subject:Re: Japanese Piece
Posted By: Madria Sun, Nov 10, 2024
In my opinion your netsuke is made out of treated ivory. The picture is somewhat blurry but I think I can make out parallel graining and "cross-hatchings" in the texture.

Subject:Re: Japanese Piece
Posted By: BL Sun, Nov 10, 2024
Thank you Madia.
BL

Subject:Re: Japanese Piece
Posted By: Mark Adams Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Firstly this is a Okimono figure and not a netsuke.
It would appear to be ivory but the pictures are not the best.
It appears to be a carving from the Meji period but I also see signs of a modern drill. So it would need to be handled and examined in person in order to identify the period and material.
Regards,
Mark@imperial,
Adams Asian Art

Subject:Re: Japanese Piece
Posted By: BL Fri, Nov 22, 2024
Mark-Thanks for the information.
BL

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