Ojime Bead Netsuke Mouse on Seashell Hand-Carved Boxwood Signed Figurine

Exquisite hand-carved wooden boxwood ojime bead for netsuke featuring a Mouse on Seashellfigurine. Ideal for collectors or as a unique decorative piece. Boxwood is a small tree and shrub. Due to the limited size of the material, it is rarely used for full-sized pieces of furniture, but more often for small, carved objects or as decorative inlay. Boxwood is very durable and dense and its fine even texture makes it especially suitable for carving. Because of its extremely small vessel cells, the texture is exceptionally smooth and fine, and the surface polishes to a silky luster. This bead is delicately hand carved from the finest boxwood by skilled Netsuke carvers and is individually signed. The eyes are obsidian inlays. In Japan, mice are symbols of good fortune, prosperity, and many children. They are also associated with Daikokuten, the god of wealth and fortune. Seashells have been used for currency, decoration, and as amulets. They also feature in traditional art and are associated with good fortune. • Hand-carved wood • Detailed Mouse on Seashell design • Collectible figurine • Small and intricate • Traditional netsuke • Ideal for display • 1 inch Good pre-owned condition. Vintage or pre-owned items may have minor flaws or wear that are typical with age and use. Minor surface imperfections add to a vintage appeal. Please view all the photos provided as they are part of the condition description. The photos represent exactly what you will receive.