Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Man holding Lantern Type_The Jungle Book Approx 12cm (4 3/4") handle

Approx 12cm (4 3/4") handle to handle

as many other Royal Doulton figurines production period's are measured in decades

Decorated in an exotic Flambe Glaze

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Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Man holding Lantern Type_The Jungle Book Approx 12cm (4 3/4") handleJapanese Carved Bone Netsuke depicting Old Man Holding Lantern 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 developed