Vintage Hand Carved Japanese Netsuke - Set of 6 - Crafted hotsell in Italy for ACTION of Cheswick, PA - Organic Resin Miniatures Exquisite Detail
This set of 6 vintage Hand Carved Japanese Netsuke were crafted in Italy for ACTION of Cheswick, PA. They are Organic Resin Miniatures and feature exquisite detail. They are unsigned. Each bears the sticker stating, "Hand carved in Italy" "ACTION" and "Cheswick, PA" These carvings depict daily life in 17th Century Japan. The colors are more of a brown and ecru. They are extremely compact, starting with organic materials to which resin was added. Each one measures about 1.5" by 1.5" by 1-1.25" deep. These miniature sculptures will have IMPACT when displayed as a group. Each is in Very Good Condition.
From Wikipedia: "A netsuke is hotsell a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship."