11411067 Japanese Hippo Ivory Netsuke 2 Rhinoceros

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This is a very nice hippo ivory Netsuke (Carving) .Size is about 1-3/4"long x 1"wide x 1"tall". Artist signed.This is a lovely piece add to your collection or a great gift for any occasions! Postal insurance: GBP1.00(optional) The hippo tusk is from Hippopotamus ( Hippopotamus amphibius ). When the international embargo on the Ivory Trade was instituted in the 1980s, craftsmen sought alternative materials for their artwork. Because hippos naturally shed, then regrow, their tusks, this material has enjoyed growing acceptance as a medium. SHIPPED TO YOU DIRECTLY FROM HONG KONG TO YOUR DOOR! WORLD WIDE!! What is a Netsuke? A netsuke is a form of small sculpture which developed in Japan over a period of more than three hundred years. Netsuke served both functional and aesthetic purposes. The kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Women would tuck small personal items into their sleeves, but men suspended their tobacco pouches, pipes, purses or writing implements, on a silk cord, from their obi (sash). These hanging objects are called sagemono. To stop the cord from slipping through the obi, a small toggle was attached. The toggle is called Netsuke. Shipping Policy : Same shipping fee to worldwide via air mail. It takes about 5-10 business days arrive after shipping notification. Single item shipping fee: read more

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