19th Century Japanese Carved wood puppy netsuke 1 3/8" wide x 1" tall with no<br>damage apparently unmarked.<br><br>A netsuke (根付, [netsɯ̥ke]) is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century<br>Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box,<br>netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.