Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke vintage flat weave rug it measures 8 1/2" tall

it measures 8 1/2" tall x 5 3/4" across at widest

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with minor surface scratches consistent with age

What a tiny wonder is this exquisite hand-sewn Asian doll

shot at 2x magnification

Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke vintage flat weave rug it measures 8 1/2" tallThere's such a wealth out there of amazing Japanese Netsuke finely carved miniature sculptures that traditionally functioned as sliding beads or toggles securing the cord attaching a sagemono, or carrying pouch, to the obi of a kimono. And the intricate form of a shrimp I think makes for a pretty great subject to showcase the skills of a carver! I believe this tiny one is carved of boxwood, and features teeny tiny inlaid eyeballs. Easily strung on a