"Hand-carved Ivory Netsuke"
This antique netsuke, carved from ivory, depicts a closed hand with remarkable finesse. A natural amber patina and cracks reveal its age. The base bears a signature seal engraved within a square cartouche, attesting to the work of a skilled craftsman. Traditionally used in Japan to hold small items on a kimono belt, this piece is distinguished by its anatomical realism and compact form. This Japanese netsuke dates from the late Edo period (19th century) or the Meiji period (1868-1912). 
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