Obi is a belt and hasami means ‘to insert’, which explains the form of the netsuke, as the top end, which has the himotoshi and a carving of a veiny lotus leaf in relief, was meant to be inserted into the belt. The natural porous material of the antler is very appealing.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Flora and fauna

Material:

Antler

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

-

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Obi-hasami

Height:

105mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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