Japanese Carved Boxwood miniature Gourd Type_Wild Animals Approx 5cms (2") wide

Approx 5cms (2") wide

Designer: D Lyttleton

A great deal of famous sculptures are hence cast by the Barbedienne Foundry

but they separated within a year

It is thought by many collectors that a Fine Bone China body produces a superior pattern example (and is more impervious to crazing)

Japanese Carved Boxwood miniature Gourd Type_Wild Animals Approx 5cms (2") wideJapanese Carved Boxwood miniature Gourd This item comes from a collection of Netsuke, and fit well within the collection, but strictly speaking isn't a Netsuke as there are not 2 holes Approx 3. 5cms (1 1 3") tall Approx 4. 5cms (1 3 4") wide In excellent condition Minor age related fissuring to wood via expansion shrinkage