Description: |
Netsuke were first worn in Japan in the 17th century. They were invented because traditional Japanese robes had no pockets. Men who wore them needed a place to keep personal belongings such as pipes, tobacco, money, seals, and medicines. They stored these items in a small basket, pouch or carved wooden box (called an inro) that hung from a cord tied to their robe’s waist sash. Netsuke were used as toggles to fasten the cord into place. Over the centuries, they developed into a unique art form representative of Japanese folklore and life, collected by art lovers all over the world. This contemporary netsuke represents the year of the horse in the Asian zodiac. It is believed that people born in the year of the horse are cheerful, wise, talented, good with their hands and perceptive. |
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Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1846 |
Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
Subjects: |
Japan Japan -- Social life and customs Netsukes Horses in art Zodiac Mammoths |
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