May 8, 2021
Netsuke, ornamental togglelike piece, usually of carved ivory, used to attach a medicine box, pipe, or tobacco pouch to the obi (sash) of a Japanese man's traditional dress. During the Tokugawa period (1603–1868), netsukes were an indispensable item of dress as well as being fine works of miniature art #netsuke #japanese #japanesenetsuke #collectibles #ivory #ivorynetsukes #antiqueivory #19thcentury #japan #japaneseantiques #japanesecollectibles #obi https://www.instagram.com/p/COmpH1pHpGu/?igshid=13p99l8qxswd0
