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Ojime
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An ojime is a bead used in Japanese inrō. It is typically under an inch in length. Each is carved into a particular shape and image, similar to the netsuke, though smaller. It is used to fasten the co
Inro, ojime and netsuke. Lacquer inro, stained ivory ojime and wooden netsuke; inro features a reclining figure in a boat; netsuke is in the form of a mask, by Ikkan (ca. 1750-1850)
Inro, ojime and netsuke. Lacquer inro, stained ivory ojime and wooden netsuke; inro features a reclining figure in a boat; netsuke is in the form of a
A Meiji gilt bronze pearl-inlaid ojime
A Meiji gilt bronze pearl-inlaid ojime
Ikkan
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Ikkan was one of the most renowned netsuke artists in Japan during the Edo period.
Ojime
…and netsuke. Lacquer inro, stained ivory ojime and wooden netsuke; inro features a reclining figure in a boat; netsuke is in the form of a mask, by Ikkan (ca. 1750-1850) An ojime (緒締め, lit. "cord fastener") is a bead used in Japanese inrō (carrying cases). It is typically under an inch in length. Each…
Netsuke in the shape of a curled rat made out of wood and horn, mid-19th century, by Ikkan
Netsuke in the shape of a curled rat made out of wood and horn, mid-19th century, by Ikkan