Museum Selection Turtle Pot Netsuke

Rooted in the tradition of Japanese netsuke, this hand-carved turtle pot netsuke from Museum Selection brings a classic motif to a finely detailed miniature sculpture. Netsuke originated in the 17th century as small toggles used to secure containers such as inro to the sash of a kimono, later evolving into a recognised art form. The turtle, or kame, is a familiar subject in Japanese art and appears frequently in netsuke designs from the Edo period (1615–1868), where it symbolises longevity and good fortune.

Carved from boxwood, it offers a compact format suited to a curio cabinet or display shelf. Made exclusively for Museum Selection, it makes a considered addition for collectors drawn to traditional Japanese carving and small-scale decorative objects.

Key features

• Hand-carved turtle pot netsuke
• Carved from boxwood
• Japanese netsuke art inspired by traditional carving techniques
• Turtle (kame) motif symbolising longevity and good fortune
• Made exclusively for Museum Selection

Specifications

• Size: H4. 5 x W3. 5 x D3
• Weight: 18
• Item height: 4. 5
• Item width: 3. 5
• Item depth: 3

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Rackhams Reference : USHCM7PESI