netsuke (Meaning)

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netsuke (n.)

In Japanese costume and decorative art, a small object carved in wood, ivory, bone, or horn, or wrought in metal, and pierced with holes for cords by which it is connected, for convenience, with the inro, the smoking pouch (tabako-ire), and similar objects carried in the girdle. It is now much used on purses sold in Europe and America.

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netsuke Sentence Examples

  1. The intricate netsuke served as both an ornament and a functional toggle for kimono cords.
  2. The carved ivory netsuke depicted a mischievous dragon coiled around a ball of fire.
  3. The collector amassed a vast collection of netsukes, each one a miniature masterpiece.
  4. The netsuke's design featured a laughing Buddha, a symbol of joy and prosperity.
  5. The tiny netsuke was a hidden treasure, concealed within a fold of the kimono.
  6. The artist's skill was evident in the delicate details and lifelike proportions of the netsuke.
  7. The samurai wore a netsuke adorned with the symbol of his clan, a stylized hawk.
  8. The netsuke had been passed down through generations, a testament to the family's history.
  9. The netsuke served as a conversation starter, sparking curiosity and admiration.
  10. The museum displayed a rare and exquisite netsuke carved from a single piece of jadeite.

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In Japanese costume and decorative art, a small object carved in wood, ivory, bone, or horn, or wrought in metal, and pierced with holes for cords by which it i

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The intricate netsuke served as both an ornament and a functional toggle for kimono cords.

The carved ivory netsuke depicted a mischievous dragon coiled around a ball of fire.

The collector amassed a vast collection of netsukes, each one a miniature masterpiece.

The netsuke's design featured a laughing Buddha, a symbol of joy and prosperity.