19c CORAL OBIDOME netsuke CHRYSANTHEMUMS

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Late Meiji (1890s to 1910s) Japanese red coral obidome (sash ornament) with carved decoration of budding and flowering chrysanthemums. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Clever design, excellent quality carving with deep undercutting, beautiful natural red coral with touches of white in some spots, excellent finish and patina...

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19c CORAL OBIDOME netsuke CHRYSANTHEMUMS

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