Hand Carved and Signed Antelope Dark Teak NETSUKE Bead!! I love the detail - look at the horns and the grace of the piece!
This netsuke is intricately hand carved out of fine dark teak. It would make a great addition to your collection! Don't miss out on this exquisite statue. It will go fast!!! The antelope has polished onyx for eyes!!
Teak (Tectona), is a genus of tropical hardwood trees in the family Verbenaceae, native to the south and southeast of Asia, and is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation. They are large trees, growing to 30-40 m tall, deciduous in the dry season.
This netsuke is carved from Tectona grandis (Common Teak) which has a wide distribution in India and Indo-China and is not endangered.
NOTE: This netsuke has a hole and is a signed piece.
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QUANTITY: Beads
MATERIAL TYPE: Teak
SIZE: 1.9x1.5x1.1"
HOLE SIZE: please ask if critical
COLOR: Dark Brown
LEGEND: Antelopes symbolize grace, strength and intelligence.
ORIGIN: China
SKU: 10723