Japanese Lacquer Netsuke

Add an element of old-world japan to your collection with this Japanese lacquer netsuke. Decorated in a fine red tsuishu lacquer, this unique toggle netsuke is relief carved with an owl flying over the landscape. Decorated with a gilt surface over a deep red lacquer underside, this alluring toggle is framed with a dark wooden mounted case. This Japanese netsuke is dated to the 19th century of the Meiji period.

This is an ideal purchase for anyone looking to buy netsuke or for someone looking for a unique toggle pendant to wear as a piece of collectible antique jewelry. In traditional Japan, this type of toggle netsuke would be used in conjunction with an ojime bead and an inro case used to hold medicine and valuable signature seals. This toggle would be placed above a belt to hold the case and bead as a fastener. This toggle may be fastened as a pendant or as an antique collectible for tabletop decor, or it may also serve for both purposes.