Can I sell netsuke?

Can I sell netsuke?

CH wants to know if she can sell these Netsuke, and the problem is that they are indeed ivory, and not to be sold! The answer, CH is a resounding NO! Selling ivory is a federal offense in the US, since 2016. For the latest news, see the US Fish and Wildlife Services banned items.

Where can I sell my netsuke?

If you still wish to sell your netsuke, your five primary options are:

• The current trend is selling on eBay, and many people seem to do this very successfully.
• Put an ad in the classified section of your local paper and try to sell them yourself.
• Contact a local or regional auction house close to you.

What is a netsuke used for?

netsuke, ornamental togglelike piece, usually of carved ivory, used to attach a medicine box, pipe, or tobacco pouch to the obi (sash) of a Japanese man’s traditional dress. During the Tokugawa period (1603–1868), netsukes were an indispensable item of dress as well as being fine works of miniature art.

How tall and wide is a Japanese netsuke?

Tagua Nut Carving beautiful crafted frog- great detail. Tagua Nut Carving beautiful crafted mouse- great detail. Vintage Japanese Netsuke Monk Figurine. 2.75″ tall/1.5″ wide. Signed and stamped Vintage Japanese Resin Netsuke-Signed? Vintage Samurai Netsuke/Okimono Japanese Hand Made Resin Figurine.

What was the original purpose of the Japanese netsuke?

#5 Antique Japanese Lacquered Tobacco Case, Pipe & Case. Kiseruzusu Sagemono Japanese netsuke were invented because kimonos do not have pockets; it was originally a carved toggle part of a box that helped a person wearing a kimono carry personal effects.

What kind of metal is used in Japanese netsuke?

Metal is more likely to be used as an accent in a Japanese netsuke, though very fine netsuke is made of silver, gold and other precious metals. What is an ojime? This object is part of the Japanese inro. The inro is a tiered box that people carried to hold such items as their medicine.

What are the different types of netsuke sculptures?

A netsuke sculpture comes in many forms. They can be: Katabori, which are figures, such as a dragon or human. This is the most common type. Katabori come in nearly countless shapes.