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Antique Japanese wood boxwood carved netsuke Oniwakamaru Benkei fighting carp

$ 26.39

Availability: 17 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Color: Brown
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Natural wear, no cracking.

    Description

    Description:
    One Japanese antique wood carved netsuke in the shape of a man holding a giant fish. It appears to be depicting the folklore hero Benkei, or Oniwakamaru, fighting the monstrous carp. No marking.
    While the details of the fish and the facial features are clear, the edges are worn down and rounded up. The color of those areas turned into brownish red, contrasting with the much darker color of the other areas were less worn.
    Measurement:
    About 1 7/8" long, 1 1/4" tall.
    Condition:
    Pre owned. see description section for detail. Sold as it is found. Please ask any question you may have before bidding
    Shipping:
    Will be packed carefully. I will not ship to P.O box. Please provide street address for shipping. I reserve the right to choose carrier basing on rate and insurance.