Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke bag There are a few nails

There are a few nails holding the back of the frame closed but it could use a few more

believed to date from the mid-20th century

others are more cerebral

MA mansion at the estate sale of a former Hollywood actress

Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke bag There are a few nailsThere's such a wealth out there of amazing Japanese Netsuke finely carved miniature sculptures that traditionally functioned as sliding beads or toggles securing the cord attaching a sagemono, or carrying pouch, to the obi of a kimono. And the intricate form of a shrimp I think makes for a pretty great subject to showcase the skills of a carver! I believe this tiny one is carved of boxwood, and features teeny tiny inlaid eyeballs. Easily strung on a