bwi0072 Japanese Boxwood Wood Netsuke Inro Toad Ball 3

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This is a very nice hand carved Wood (Boxwood) INRO. This piece is carved very detailed and lively. Size is INRO (bigger part) about 3".Size of Netsuke (smaller part) is about 1-1/2".Artist signed. This is a lovely piece add to your collection or a great gift for any occassions! Postal insurance: $1(optional)What is an Inro ?An Inro, used for carrying small objects, is a tier or nest of samll cases skillfully fitted into one another. It is suspended by a looped silk cord that passes through cord runners along its sides, then through a silding bead (ojime), and then under the obi, w it is fastened to a netsuke that rests securely at the top of the sash. The ojime is moved up or down to allow the cases to be opened and closed. The Inro was worn almost exclusively by men, whose narrow sash neatly accommodated the ensemble. Women carried small objects by placing them in their roomy sleeves or tucking them into their wide obi. 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: $10.00 Buy more to SAVE shipping cost, combine ship the above item only add: $5 .00 Total shipping fee for multiple items = Choose a highest single item shipping fee + the rest items combine shipping fee. Insurance: Optional but highly recommend! Payment: read more

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