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This is a hand-card Ram. Carved from Boxwood and has lovely color. Please see all my Netsukes and start your collection today.
Netsuke and Ojime Bead History:
The traditional form of Japanese dress [The Kimono] had no pockets. Women could tuck small personal items into their sleeves, but men suspended their tobacco and wallets on a silk cord from their sash [obi]. These hanging objects were called sagemono.
To stop the cord from slipping through the obi, a small toggle was attached. The toggle is called, "Netsuke" [approximately 2 inches]. A sliding bead [ojime, approx. 1 inch] was strung on the cord between the netsuke and the sagemono to tighten or loosen the opening of the sagemono. The entire ensemble was then worn at the waist and this functioned as a sort of remobable hip pocket. The Netsuke and ojime beads are beautifully decorated with elaborate carving, lacquer work or inlays of rare and exotic materials. All three items developed into highly coveted and collectible art forms. But the Netsuke is the one that most captivated the hearts of collectors, which is closely follewed by the ojime bead.
Today contemporary Netsukes and ojime beads of the finest quality are still being carved. They are highly respected works of art. There are still several dozens of highly successful netsuke artists, many of whom have been apprentices to great carvers of the past who are currently creating modern masterpieces. Another fascinating aspect of these contemporary Netsukes and Ojime beads is that they relect the time and place where the artists lived. In the early part of this century, dealers encouraged netsuke carvers to emulate antique netsukes both in style and subject matter as they have a charm of their own.
These are adorable and highly collectible for your display case. Get your collection started!
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