Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl Type_Pioneers signed J Skerrett [lower right]

signed J Skerrett [lower right]

From the Number 19 Collection

but early versions (of which this one is not) do show outlines of the mast flag (which was removed from the design after collector "discussion" as to whether Sirius displayed the flag on approach to Australia)

Complete with original box and Laminated certificate

Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Medicine Man holding Bowl Type_Pioneers signed J Skerrett [lower right]Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke depicting Old Medicine Man holding Bowl 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