Japanese Netsuke Reproduction – Inspired by the Peabody Essex Museum Collection Netsuke, traditional Japanese miniature carvings used as toggles for securing personal items to kimono sashes, have fascinated collectors and art enthusiasts for centuries. Celebrated for their intricate craftsmanship, detailed carving, and cultural symbolism, netsuke remain highly sought-after examples of Japanese decorative art. These reproduction netsuke are inspired by pieces from the Japanese art collection of the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), one of the leading museum collections of Asian export and Japanese decorative arts in the United States. Perfect for collectors of Japanese art, Asian antiques, miniature sculpture, and museum reproductions, these finely crafted netsuke capture the beauty and tradition of historic Edo-period Japanese craftsmanship. Rabbit: People born in the year of the rabbit are conservative and financially lucky. They make good gamblers for they have the gift of choosing correctly. 1.375 x 1 x 1.12 Dog with Her Puppy: Dogs are known for the ease with which they give birth, and a netsuke of a dog, especially with a puppy, can represent a wish for an easy childbirth. 2 x 1.375 x 1.25 Bag of Grain with Rats: Rats are a symbol of fertility and wealth, an emblem of good luck, and a companion to the god of prosperity. Daikoku (one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune). 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 Cat in Robe: This whimsical netsuke is a graceful cat disguised as a woman. In some Japanese legends, long tailed or two tailed cats can bewitch human beings. 1.18 x .875 x 2.25 Octopus: The octopus presents a dual image: its bald head suggests a priest's shaven head, but its tentacles symbolize a comical amorous embrace. 1.25 x 1 x 1.12 Otafuku: To prepare for the New Year, Otafuku, the goddess of mirth. pours tea and has tossed beans to keep the demons away. Tip her back to see a demon. 1.375 x 1.25 x 1.5 --- Cast resin Each Netsuke comes in a 3.5 x 2.75 x 2.75 inch black box with red foil PEM logo. Perfect for gifting.
