Netsuke

Netsuke is a Japanese miniature sculpture. It appeared in the 17th century. Originally It looked like a hanging keychain on Japanese traditional clothing called kimono. Netsuke was a button fastener on the cords of an inro box.

Netsuke is made of various materials: ivory, boxwood, metal, boar tusk, clay and so on.

Category:Japanese art
Category:Sculptures
Category:17th-century works
Category:17th century in art