Lot 193:
Item/Description: Luminous over the head Tiger’s Eye Netsuke rope necklace. The necklace is comprised of highly polished round Tiger’s Eye stone beads, hand-knotted on colored twine. Four 14k gold ball spacers and two large beautifully ridged Tiger’s Eye beads frame a charming smiling Netsuke figure holding a fish. Fine detail and carvings. Double sided. The term netsuke means attached in Japanese. A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan and was initially used as clothing fastener. It later became popular as an ornately sculpted object of craftsmanship.
Material: Tiger’s eye stone, 14k gold ( tested), ox bone
Dimensions: Necklace Length: approximately 30"; Netsuke length: 2"; Width: 1 1/4"; approximately 111 grams
Condition: Very Good. Tiger’s eye beads and Netsuke free of chips or cracks, stringing is tight without gaps. Signs of age, use and wear including dents to hollow gold balls. Remnants of silk blend twine tied to necklace.
Age: 1990s-2000s
Provenance: Private Estate
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