1141638* Japan Hippo Ivory Netsuke Moving Snail Bamboo

Enter Keyword Description : This is a very nice hand carved HIPPO IVORY NETSUKE . This piece is carved very detailed and lively. Size is about 1-1/4"x 3/4"x 1-1/2". Artist signed. This is a lovely piece add to your collection or a great gift for any occasions! Shipping Policy : Same shipping fee to worldwide via air mail. It takes about 5-14 business days arrive after shipping notification. For other shipping methods, eg: EMS, Fedex, Please contact me. Single item shipping fee: $7.00 Buy more to SAVE shipping cost, combine ship the above item only add: $1.00 Total shipping fee for multiple items = Choose a highest single item shipping fee + the rest items combine shipping fee. Insurance: Optional but highly recommend! Payment: Accept Paypal, International Money order, Personal check in *your country currency*, Bank transfer, Online Credit Card: Visa / Master. ***We DO NOT accept Check or Money order amount less than US$20*** Checkout: Please use ebay checkout to pay or request total.*If you have a different shipping address or special instructions about shipping, please include in paypal transaction note, better for me to follow.* Please email us if you have any questions. Most emails are responded within 24 hours. (Note: Bidders who use free email like AOL, Yahoo, the reply email may fall into your junk mail box. Please send email directly or try send email by other account.) Buy More to save shipping cost, check out my other auctions! Buy It NOW from my Ebay Store! Click ! Search My Items: Enter Keyword What is Netsuke? A netsuke is a form of small sculpture which developed in Japan over a period of more than three hundred years. Netsuke served both functional and aesthetic purposes. The kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Women would tuck small personal items into their sleeves, but men suspended their tobacco pouches, pipes, purses or writing implements, on a silk cord, from their obi (sash). These hanging objects are called sagemono. To stop the cord from slipping through the obi, a small toggle was attached. The toggle is called Netsuke. Different styles of netsuke:The most common is the katabori or figural netsuke. T are also sashi or long, thin netsuke. Manju netsuke is in a round, flat shape. Kagamibuta (literally, "mirror lid") are a special type of netsuke with a metal lid and a bowl. Finally, t are mask netsuke, which are miniature versions of the masks used in Noh and Kyogen plays. How a netsuke is carved? 100% Guaranteed hand carved! Different Materials Cut the Material to blocks Different Tools Artist carving Block V.S. semi-finish product Polish and colour Counters, Image Hosting, and Managed by Trak Auctions Free selling management from read more