Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Jurojin Leatherware Meiji era | c

Meiji era | c

A decorating sample is a jug that was not intentionally produced for sale - it is a piece that would have been painted by a skilled senior painter and used as a factory example that production pieces were measured against for painting and colour integrity

From the Victorian and Edwardian Actresses series

A few lines of crazing on underside of base

Moorcroft Ruby Red vase

Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Jurojin Leatherware Meiji era | cJapanese Carved Bone Netsuke depicting Jurojin c. 1920 Taisho period Approx 5cms (2") tall Approx 3cms (1 1 4") wide In excellent condition There is a signature on the base I am unable to discern Jurjin () is one of the Seven Gods of Fortune or Shichifukujin, according to Taoist beliefs. He is the god of longevity. Jurjin originated from the Chinese Taoist god, the Old Man of the South Pole Star of the Old Man. He is known as the immortal of the