Netsuke (frogs)

Japan, second half of 19th century

Ivory carving.

H: 2 cm, W: 4 cm / L: 4 cm

O 427

Purchased from H. Sänger of Hamburg.

A netsuke is a decorative button that was tied to an inro box with a silk cord. The netsuke was fastened behind an obi sash.