Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke vintage flat weave rug the metal is black

the metal is black

with minor surface scratches consistent with age

named for the stream that flows through the town and and famous for salmon fishery as well as a long

it measures 8 1/2" tall x 5 3/4" across at widest

shot at 2x magnification

Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke vintage flat weave rug the metal is blackThere'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