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Up for auction this week is a great collection of JAPANESE NETSUKES, I am listing them one by one due to their Beautiful different designs , shapes and sizes , and since I have a few hundreds of them , I cannot go in details describing them one by one as I always do for my buyers with all the other unique items and listings, therefore I created this Bulk Description and I will use it as a template to list all my NETSUKES.for the size measurements please use my pictures as I purposely took pictures of each one of them next to a measuring tape (URGHHHHHH What a hard task it was ) , Although I am listing them individually please let me know if you are interested in buying a lot and just copy and paste their item #s and I will be more than happy to accommodate you.Since I am using this template for all my Netsukes I am presenting you below with a little historical overview on Netsukes for those of you who are not very familiar with it. Enjoy your shopping and discovery and I wish you luck in your bidding.NETSUKE OVERVIEW.A netsuke is a small sculptural object which has gradually developed in Japan over a period of more than three hundred years. Netsuke (singular and plural) initially served both functional and aesthetic purposes. The traditional form of Japanese dress, the kimono , had no pockets. Women would tuck small personal items into their sleeves, but men suspended their tobacco pouches, pipes, purses, writing implements, and other items of daily use on a silk cord passed behind their obi (sash). These hanging objects are called sagemono . The netsuke was attached to the other end of the cord preventing the cord from slipping through the obi . A sliding bead ( ojime ) was strung on the cord between the netsuke and the sagemono to allow the opening and closing of the sagemono .The entire ensemble was then worn, at the waist, and functioned as a sort of removable external pocket. All three objects ( netsuke , ojime and the different types of sagemono ) were often beautifully decorated with elaborate carving, lacquer work or inlays of rare and exotic materials. Subjects portrayed in netsuke include naturally found objects, plants and animals, legends and legendary heroes, myths and mystical beasts, gods and religious symbols, daily activities, and myriad other themes. Many netsuke are believed to have been talismans. These items eventually developed into highly coveted and collectible art forms. Today we see a broad range from "folk art" carvings to levels of sophistication some consider to be fine art.With transition to European dress, the use of sagemono and netsuke declined, nearly disappearing over the period from the end of 19th to the first quarter of the 20th century but the production of netsuke did not completely go away. Instead, under a strong influence of Western collectors visiting Japan in larger and larger numbers, netsuke developed into a form of fine art and exists as such today with true master-carvers from all over the world still creating these little masterpieces. Unfortunately, the souvenir industry both in Japan and abroad stimulated production of low artistic value mass-produced figurines mimicking the real netsuke to satisfy the growing tourist demand. Those netsuke -like objects should not be confused with the authentic art pieces regardless of their age and origin.I am very honest at describing my items but please keep in mind that I am only human so please if I overlooked anything , feel free to ask me any questions you might have.Most of these listings are bought at estate sales or auctions. They are used unless I state otherwise, but well-loved. These are items that have been saved by people over their lifetime and were kept in good condition to be passed on. We try to provide a very detailed account of any notable flaws in each description. Please expect some wear in all vintage items. Since we cannot be experts in everything, contact us if you have any questions before buying.Payment is due within 24 hours .Transit time is 1-10 business days based on location. Shipping is most often sent Priority USPS. Tracking information will be provided. We combine shipping on multiple items.In addition to this great item, we invite you to check out our other items and add us to your favorite seller list.I always leave a 5 star positive feedback for my buyers , We ask that you leave a positive feedback upon receiving your item. In case of a problem, please contact us directly to work out your concern. Please leave a positive message and a 5 star rating for others to see and help build our credibility.International Buyers - Please note:We ship only to a confirmed shipping address. International bids accepted, including Canada. If you are an international buyer please be aware: USPS tracking may/may not apply to your country. Rarely are there shipping issues but if I can't track it some people take advantage of that and "complain" of a missing item and I lose money on a refund. That said YOU take the risk with your purchase knowing I may not be able to track it. I am not responsible for any package when it leaves my custody and cannot be tracked.International buyers are responsible for their country's customs fees or duties. Some countries are slow to process items due to customs duties that are due. We have no control over the length of time it takes for your country to process and compute your customs duties that must be paid by you prior to release of your purchased item by your postal service. Customs duties are not a part of postage or shipping costs, they are to be paid by you as required by your countries customs laws.I will not misrepresent the value of the item (closing price) on customs forms and I won't mark an international item as a gift on customs forms. It's against the law.International buyers will have to pay for return postage and insurance on all returns.Please note I will generally always ship on the sam business day as long as I receive and clear payment on my Paypal before 11:00 AM cut off time. Please also note that it may take a day longer to respond to buyers questions in different time zones.International bidders must message or wait for a shipping quote.Thank you for your interest and .Returns: If you aren't happy, you can return the item for any reason within 14 days. No problem; no questions asked. Refund is for the price of the item the shipping costs will not be refunded . Buyer pays for the return shipping costs and a 10% restocking fee applies . SOME BUYERS ABUSE THE FEEDBACK POWER GIVEN TO THEM BY E-BAY AND LEAVE UNFAIR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK AS WAS THE CASE WITH MY 1 AND ONLY NEGATIVE ON MY ACCOUNT. PLEASE READ THE RETURN POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU COMMIT YOUR SELF TO BUYING, AND CONTACT ME WITH ANY CONCERNS PRIOR TO LEAVING A NEGATIVE FEEDBACK , I ALWAYS WORK MY HARDEST TO MAKE MY BUYERS HAPPY AND 100% SATISFIED WITH THEIR TRANSACTION. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.Free shipping applies to the United States of America ONLY , International buyers please contact us for a shipping quote.International buyers are responsible for their country's customs fees or duties. Some countries are slow to process items due to customs duties that are due. We have no control over the length of time it takes for your country to process and compute your customs duties that must be paid by you prior to release of your purchased item by your postal service. Customs duties are not a part of postage or shipping costs, they are to be paid by you as required by your countries customs laws.I will not misrepresent the value of the item (closing price) on customs forms and I won't mark an international item as a gift on customs forms. It's against the law.International buyers will have to pay for return postage and insurance on all returns.Please note I will generally always ship on the same business day as long as I receive and clear payment on my Paypal before 11:00 AM cut off time. Please also note that it may take a day longer to respond to buyers questions in different time zones. read more

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