{"product_id":"882652","title":"Antique Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Horse Netsuke 882652","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small but expressive antique Japanese netsuke — a kneeling horse hand-carved in dense, dark hardwood, with the characteristic gesture of mouth open mid-whinny and an inset glass eye that catches light. Netsuke functioned as toggles for the silk cord of an inrō (small lacquered case) tucked into the obi of a kimono; horses appear frequently in netsuke as one of the twelve zodiac animals (the noble, energetic Year of the Horse). The underside carries a small inlaid signature panel — a maker’s mark in the traditional manner. The grain of the wood and the warm brown patina speak to a century-plus of careful handling. Multiple available — each piece individually carved, no two identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand-carved hardwood with inlaid glass eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 32g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Kneeling Horse (mid-whinny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Antique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem: 882652\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre all the netsuke identical?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — each is hand-carved and slightly different in detail and patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the signature genuine?\u003c\/strong\u003e The underside inlaid panel carries kanji characters in the traditional manner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat was a netsuke used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e A functional toggle for the silk cord of a sash-pouch (inrō) on a kimono.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay?\u003c\/strong\u003e A small display case or shadow-box with stable temperature\/humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"JoanGood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43362671919222,"sku":"0413450JG450N882652","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1462\/0578\/files\/882652B-Sea-Monkey-Antique-Wood-Netsuke-side-1.jpg?v=1777691675","url":"https:\/\/davidsnola.com\/products\/882652","provider":"David's Antiques \u0026 Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}