Lovely Boxwood Netsuke: Foo Dog Playing Ball

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Lovely Boxwood Netsuke: Foo Dog Playing Ball DESCRIPTION: One piece of delicate boxwood netsuke, a foo dog playing a ball, inlaid eyes, two holes and artist signed. SIZE: The netsuke is estimated to be 50 mm x 33 mm x 25 mm . REF: 3237-2076 The sacred and mythical Foo Dog is the symbol of Feng Shui, will bring good fortune and luck to your home. This makes a wonderful gift for netsuke collector . I will pack it in gift box. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A netsuke is a form of small ivor y or wood sculpture which developed in Japan over a period of more than 300 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. We have the best quality netsuke in China. The Chinese artist carved and polished by hand, this required great effort and it took about two days to complete the work. It is contemporary work of art. Since my friend owns a netsuke read more

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