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Accession No	TE.963
Name/Title	NETSUKE
Brief Description	A carved figure on a netsuke, or toggle, often represents people, famous or ordinary, real or fictitious. This figure is carved in ivory and appears to be carrying a document. Netsuke were used as ornamental buttons or belt fasteners.
Classification	Netsuke/Personal Gear/Personal Artifacts/Nomenclature
Primary Prod Place	Japan
Measurement Reading	3.4 x 6.7 x 1cm

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