Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Man holding Lantern German Shepherd This is nature in the

This is nature in the wild

Please note: there is no visible Beswick stamp on the piece

Moorcroft Blue Tulip vase

from the World War II collection

5cms (4 4 5/8") diameter

Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Man holding Lantern German Shepherd This is nature in theJapanese Carved Bone Netsuke depicting Old Man Holding Lantern c. 1920 Taisho period Approx 5cms (2") tall Approx 3. 5cms (1 1 2") wide In excellent condition There is a signature on the base I am unable to discern 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 inr box, netsuke later developed