Japanese Netsuke
Dragon - Japanese Netsuke
People born in the Year of the Dragon are healthy, energetic and stubborn. They are the most eccentric of the signs and tend to be soft-hearted.1.25" x 1.75" x .
Elephant at Festival - Japanese Netsuke
The elephant is the symbol of wisdom in Japanese culture. Here and elaborately decorated elephant, a dancer, and two musician entertain.1.4" x 1.75" x .
Monkey with Her Baby - Japanese Netsuke
People born in the Year of the Monkey are the geniuses of the Oriental Zodiac. Clever and astute, they are inventive and can solve most problems.0.75" x 1.
Tiger - Japanese Netsuke
People born in the Year of the Tiger are fortunate, for the tiger is the sign for luck, as well as courage and strength. Others have great respect for them. 1.12" x 0.875" x 1.
Rabbit - Japanese Netsuke
People born in the Year of the Rabbit are conservative and financially lucky. They make good gamblers for they have the gift of choosing correctly.1.375" x 1" x 1.
Rat Eating a Parsnip - Japanese Netsuke
People born in the Year of the Rat are noted for their charm and attraction for the opposite sex. They work hard to achieve goals and are perfectionists.1.5" x 0.
Hawk on Perch - Japanese Netsuke of Hawks and Falcons
In Japan, hawks and falcons have remained a symbol of aristocracy who used them as hunting birds. Hawks symbolize generosity and heroism.0.75" x 0.62" x 2.
Horse with Monkey - Japanese Netsuke
According to Japanese legend a horse with a monkey atop of it symbolizes the energy and impatience of the horse led by the intellect of the monkey. 1.12" x .75" x 1.
Goat - Japanese Netsuke
People born in the Year of the Goat are intelligent, accomplished in the arts, and fare well in business. Their abilities make money for them. 1.375" x .
Carp Fish in Waves - Japanese Netsuke
When a carp reaches a sacred place on a river, it is rewarded by being sent on a cloud to heaven where it becomes a dragon to live happily ever after.1.5" x .875" x 1.