Definitions for netsuke
ˈnɛt ski, -skeɪ; Japn. ˈnɛ tsʊˈkɛnet·suke

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1. netsukenoun

   a small, often collectible, artistic carving characterized by an opening or two small holes (), most commonly made of wood or ivory, used as a fob at the end of a cord attached to a suspended pouch containing pens, medicines, or tobacco. Netsuke originated in feudal Japan in the late 16th and 17th centuries.

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1. Netsuke

   A netsuke (根付, [netsɯ̥ke]) is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.

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1. Netsuke

   Netsuke are miniature sculptures that were invented in 17th-century Japan to serve a practical function. Traditional Japanese garments—robes called kosode and kimono—had no pockets; however, men who wore them needed a place to store their personal belongings, such as pipes, tobacco, money, seals, or medicines. Their solution was to place such objects in containers hung by cords from the robes' sashes. The containers may have been pouches or small woven baskets, but the most popular were beautifully crafted boxes, which were held shut by ojime, which were sliding beads on cords. Whatever the form of the container, the fastener that secured the cord at the top of the sash was a carved, button-like toggle called a netsuke. Netsuke, like the inrō and ojime, evolved over time from being strictly utilitarian into objects of great artistic merit and an expression of extraordinary craftsmanship. Such objects have a long history reflecting the important aspects of Japanese folklore and life. Netsuke production was most popular during the Edo period in Japan, around 1615-1868. Today, the art lives on, and some modern works can command high prices in the UK, Europe, the USA, Japan and elsewhere. Inexpensive yet faithful reproductions are available in museums and souvenir shops.

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1. Netsuke

   net′su-kā, n. a small toggle or button, carved or inlaid, on Japanese pipe-cases, pouches, &c.

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1. kuneste

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of netsuke in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of netsuke in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Netsuke
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netsuke
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=netsuke
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=netsuke