Selection of 4 Japanese wooden netsuke. Top Left: 18th century. Top right, 19th century. Bottom Left: Mask of a demon. Signed 'ransen'. 1800-1850 Bottom right: 18th century possibly by Shuzan. A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box (small case suspended from sash holding a kimono.)

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Location: Japan
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