AN ANTIQUE HAND CARVED JAPANESE TAGUA NUT NETSUKE, in the fo...

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€80 - €120

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AN ANTIQUE HAND CARVED JAPANESE TAGUA NUT NETSUKE, in the form of a fish, signed to base. Intricately carved, highly detailed piece, with colour applied to the carving. The Tagua tree is a palm tree which grows in sub-tropical climates. Its oval shaped fruit is called a Tagua nut. The tagua nut has a similar colour, patina and hardness to elephant ivory, hence why it is sometimes referred to as ‘vegetable ivory’. Dimensions: 4cm x 2.5cm high approx.

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Auction Date:
22nd Jan 25 at 11am GMT

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