Carved Hippo Lovely Dark Teak Ojime/Netsuke Bead | 2.25x1.6x0.9" | Brown

Description

Beautifully carved hippopotamus Netsuke... just waiting to spring into action... or continue her snooze ;-)!
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 comical carving. It will go fast!!!
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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Hand Carved HIPPO LOVE dark Teak NETSUKE!!
QUANTITY:  Beads
MATERIAL TYPE:
SIZE:  2.25x1.6x0.9"
HOLE SIZE: please ask if critical
COLOR: Brown
LEGEND: The hippopotamus is said to symbolize both fertility and destruction.
ORIGIN: China
SKU: 10728