Netsuke

The Hare with Amber Eyes netsuke, by Masatoshi, Osaka, c. 1880, signed. Ivory, amber buffalo horn

A netsuke (根付, [netsɯ̥ke]) is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.[1]

  1. ^ Yuji Yamashita (2014), Meiji no saimitsu kogei. pp. 86-87. Heibonsha ISBN 978-4582922172