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19th Century Japan Geisha Netsuke Bead Necklace 003733

19th Century Japan Geisha Netsuke Bead Necklace 003733

Regular price £518.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £518.00 GBP
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The main attraction of the necklace is 
fine carved Netsuke figurine pendant measuring 2 1/8" high 1 7/8" wide.
It depicts a woman carrying a vessel and a millstone counterweight
on a milkmaid's yoke.
The figurine skillfully embellished with fine polychrome
crosshatching with flowers.
The necklace is 21 1/2 inches long and terminated
with nicely fluted barrel clasp 30 X 12 mm.
The variety of beads include:
• round beads 11.5 and 10 mm diameter
• fancy beads 31 X 16; 34 X 12: 23 X 15; 26 X 20 mm
• jasper beads from 20 mm to 12 mm
• gear wheel beads 14.5 mm diameter 7 mm thick
• pineapple beads 20 X 12.5 mm

The Netsuke figurine has a maker's mark.
Total necklace weight is 148 grams.

Excellent antique condition commensurate with age.

Materials

Beads

Dimensions

Necklace 21 1/2" long

Figurine 2 1/8" X 1 7/8"

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