Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke vintage flat weave rug named for the stream that

named for the stream that flows through the town and and famous for salmon fishery as well as a long

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Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke vintage flat weave rug named for the stream thatThere's such a wealth out there of amazing Japanese Netsuke finely carved miniature sculptures that traditionally functioned as sliding beads or toggles securing the cord attaching a sagemono, or carrying pouch, to the obi of a kimono. And the intricate form of a shrimp I think makes for a pretty great subject to showcase the skills of a carver! I believe this tiny one is carved of boxwood, and features teeny tiny inlaid eyeballs. Easily strung on a