{"id":8116307034340,"title":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin","handle":"japanese-carved-ivory-netsuke-showa-era-man-with-beard-and-staff-jurojin","description":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke from the Showa era \u003cbr\u003e Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, this Netsuke has two holes in the top of the head, and two in the base - so it can be worn in 2 ways\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShowa era | c.1926 - 1989 [this would be pre WWII]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 5cms (2\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 3cms (1 1\/4\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is a Netsuke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ivory\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAustralia has had a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiOwrSrr8eBAxWVm1YBHY75ClUQmpgGegQIGBAD\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" jsname=\"d6wfac\" jsaction=\"vQLyHf\" jsslot=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"ban on ivory\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsname=\"ukx3I\"\u003eban on ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eimports since 1990\u003c\/strong\u003e, however it remains legal to buy and sell ivory items domestically. As a result this item is not available for overseas shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","published_at":"2024-01-06T06:00:31+10:00","created_at":"2023-12-29T08:11:47+10:00","vendor":"Roundabout Antiques","type":"Figurine","tags":["ivory","oriental"],"price":22500,"price_min":22500,"price_max":22500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44445965975780,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"232402152C","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":22500,"weight":300,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1a.jpg?v=1723096681","\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1b.jpg?v=1723096690","\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1c.jpg?v=1723096690","\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1d.jpg?v=1723096690","\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1e.jpg?v=1723096690","\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1f.jpg?v=1723096690","\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1g.jpg?v=1723096690","\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1h.jpg?v=1723096690","\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1i.jpg?v=1723096690","\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1j.jpg?v=1723096690"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1a.jpg?v=1723096681","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin","id":61349434851556,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.399,"height":1072,"width":1500,"src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1a.jpg?v=1723096681"},"aspect_ratio":1.399,"height":1072,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1a.jpg?v=1723096681","width":1500},{"alt":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin","id":60811224154340,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"width":1250,"src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1b.jpg?v=1723096690"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1b.jpg?v=1723096690","width":1250},{"alt":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin","id":60811224187108,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"width":1250,"src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1c.jpg?v=1723096690"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1c.jpg?v=1723096690","width":1250},{"alt":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin","id":60811224219876,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"width":1250,"src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1d.jpg?v=1723096690"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1d.jpg?v=1723096690","width":1250},{"alt":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin","id":60811224252644,"position":5,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"width":1250,"src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1e.jpg?v=1723096690"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1e.jpg?v=1723096690","width":1250},{"alt":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin","id":60811224285412,"position":6,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"width":1250,"src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1f.jpg?v=1723096690"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1f.jpg?v=1723096690","width":1250},{"alt":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin","id":60811224318180,"position":7,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"width":1250,"src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1g.jpg?v=1723096690"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1g.jpg?v=1723096690","width":1250},{"alt":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin","id":60811224350948,"position":8,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"width":1250,"src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1h.jpg?v=1723096690"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1h.jpg?v=1723096690","width":1250},{"alt":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin","id":60811224383716,"position":9,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1150,"width":1150,"src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1i.jpg?v=1723096690"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1150,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1i.jpg?v=1723096690","width":1150},{"alt":null,"id":60811224416484,"position":10,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"width":1250,"src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1j.jpg?v=1723096690"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1250,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/tiny_manwithstaff_1j.jpg?v=1723096690","width":1250}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke from the Showa era \u003cbr\u003e Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, this Netsuke has two holes in the top of the head, and two in the base - so it can be worn in 2 ways\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShowa era | c.1926 - 1989 [this would be pre WWII]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 5cms (2\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 3cms (1 1\/4\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is a Netsuke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ivory\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAustralia has had a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiOwrSrr8eBAxWVm1YBHY75ClUQmpgGegQIGBAD\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" jsname=\"d6wfac\" jsaction=\"vQLyHf\" jsslot=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"ban on ivory\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsname=\"ukx3I\"\u003eban on ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eimports since 1990\u003c\/strong\u003e, however it remains legal to buy and sell ivory items domestically. As a result this item is not available for overseas shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Showa era | Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin

Product Description
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke from the Showa era 
Man with Beard and Staff | Jurojin

Interestingly, this Netsuke has two holes in the top of the head, and two in the base - so it can be worn in 2 ways

Showa era | c.1926 - 1989 [this would be pre WWII]

Approx 5cms (2") tall
Approx 3cms (1 1/4") wide

In excellent condition

What is a Netsuke?
A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

About Ivory
Australia has had a 
ban on ivory imports since 1990, however it remains legal to buy and sell ivory items domestically. As a result this item is not available for overseas shipping.
Sku: 232402152C
$ 225.00 AUD
Maximum quantity available reached.