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NETSUKE representing Korobase - Japan - Edo period (1615 - 1868)

Name: NETSUKE representing Korobase - Japan - Edo period (1615 - 1868)
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: ZVGF3SE71B
Price: 520 EUR
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NETSUKE representing Korobase
Japan, Edo period (1615 - 1868)
Wood and lacquer
H.: 5; W.: 4 cm

Carved wooden netsuke representing the avian mask of Korobase – a crane appearing during the traditional Bugaku dance aimed at selecting the elite, particularly from the Japanese imperial courts.
The lapel, with a loop, is decorated with red lacquer.

The use of the netsuke refers to a very particular use: the kimono, a traditional Japanese garment, has no closure, no button placket, and no loop. It also has no pockets. The obi, a wide ribbon of fabric closed by knotting, served as a belt and kept the kimono closed. It is on the obi that the Japanese hung their inrō, a small box with compartments, which allowed the transport of everyday objects. The inrō had a cord that passed under the obi. The netsuke, attached to the end and placed above the upper edge of the belt, blocked the object. It thus played the role of a cleat or counterweight.

Ref.: 4724

Ref: ZVGF3SE71B

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