Netsuke: Original Japanese Man-Purse!

Netsuke is a Japanese miniature sculpture popular during the Edo period (1615 - 1868). This sculpture actually serve a practical purpose: since traditional Japanese male garments have no pockets, they serve as purses for money, tobacco, or medicine.

Wikipedia entry | Netsuke Gallery | Intl Netsuke Society


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