19th Century Carpenter Netsuke: Rare Japanese Art Postcard

$ 5,00

size postcard: 5 7/8″ x 4 3/16″
(15 x 10.7 cm).

postcard

Ethnic and cultural images

Description

19th Century Carpenter Netsuke: Rare Vintage Postcard

Discover a unique piece of Japanese craftsmanship with our vintage postcard featuring a 19th-century Carpenter netsuke. This rare collectible showcases an exquisite bone carving that captures the essence of everyday life in old Japan.

Our Carpenter netsuke postcard, published in 1983 by Moscow’s Fine Arts Publishing House, offers a detailed view of this intricate artwork. Measuring 15 x 10.7 cm (5 7/8″ x 4 3/16″), it perfectly captures the 4.8 cm tall netsuke’s artistry.

Japanese netsuke sculptors broke from traditional art canons, choosing to depict life as they observed it on city streets. This museum-quality netsuke portrays a carpenter at work, planer in hand, exemplifying the artists’ focus on craftsmanship and daily life.

Key features of this Carpenter netsuke:

  • 19th-century creation
  • Bone carving technique
  • Height: 4.8 cm
  • Depicts a carpenter with planer
  • Genre scene from everyday life

Netsuke like this were in high demand, with sculptors’ workshops often keeping albums of various professions for customers to choose from. Some collections were even inspired by Katsushika Hokusai’s famous “Manga” drawings.

This genre netsuke exemplifies the style’s characteristics:

  • Precise characterization
  • Authentic form representation
  • Strict composition

Add this unique Carpenter netsuke postcard to your collection today. For more about netsuke art, visit the Japan Society’s netsuke page.

Don’t miss this opportunity to own a print of a rare 19th-century bone netsuke. Order now and immerse yourself in the world of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and art!

Contact our team for questions or to place your order. Elevate your collection with this exceptional piece of Japanese cultural heritage, showcasing the everyday life of old Japan through the lens of skilled netsuke artisans.

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