Geisha Cat Netsuke

Hand-carved boxwood drawing upon the tradition of finely carved Japanese netsuke, the miniature toggles used from the 17th century onward to secure small containers to the sash of a kimono, which evolved into a celebrated form of sculpture in its own right. The cat appears frequently in netsuke carving as a subject that combines domestic familiarity with an air of mystery and independence, and the Geisha Cat, balancing the formal elegance of traditional dress with the cat's characteristic quality of self-possessed charm, reflects the playful negotiation between tradition and wit that gives the finest netsuke their enduring appeal. A beautiful and distinctive gift for any admirer of Japanese craft or for anyone with a particular fondness for cats and the cultures that have always understood them best. Made exclusively for Museum Selection.

Colour: Brown
Boxwood
5.5 x 3 x 2cm
Clean with a soft cloth