Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke bag believed to date from the

believed to date from the mid-20th century

others are more cerebral

part of the West Coast Tribe

I believe the planter is made of a white terra-cotta

Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke bag believed to date from theThere's such a wealth out there of amazing Japanese Netsuke finely carved miniature sculptures that traditionally functioned as sliding beads or toggles securing the cord attaching a sagemono, or carrying pouch, to the obi of a kimono. And the intricate form of a shrimp I think makes for a pretty great subject to showcase the skills of a carver! I believe this tiny one is carved of boxwood, and features teeny tiny inlaid eyeballs. Easily strung on a