Meaning & use
netsuke
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A small, intricately carved Japanese toggle, traditionally used to fasten a cord holding a container to a kimono sash.
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The museum displayed an ivory netsuke carved in the shape of a rat.
Collectors prize antique netsuke for their detailed craftsmanship.
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Originally functional objects in traditional Japanese dress, netsuke are now widely collected as miniature works of art.
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