Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Man holding Lantern Type_The Jungle Book Decorated in an exotic Flambe

Decorated in an exotic Flambe Glaze

William Moorcroft impressed factory signature to base

Royal Doulton HRH Prince William of Wales Birth Commemorative plate

Approx 12cm (4 3/4") handle to handle

Barnaby Rudge and Sam Weller

Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Man holding Lantern Type_The Jungle Book Decorated in an exotic FlambeJapanese Carved Bone Netsuke depicting Old Man Holding Lantern c. 1920 Taisho period Approx 5cms (2") tall Approx 3. 5cms (1 1 2") wide In excellent condition There is a signature on the base I am unable to discern What is a Netsuke? A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inr box, netsuke later developed