Much Weathered, Very Expressive Antique Carved Wooden Santo Head Chinese export porcelain There's such a wealth out

There's such a wealth out there of amazing Japanese Netsuke--finely carved miniature sculptures that traditionally functioned as sliding beads or toggles securing the cord attaching a sagemono

made of clear acrylic

mottled in tone--and in great condition

I'd be inclined to throw a couple of these empty tins in my bag to use them for carry change

with no cracks in the wicker

Much Weathered, Very Expressive Antique Carved Wooden Santo Head Chinese export porcelain There's such a wealth outI assume this carved head of a bearded man came from a very old figure representing a saint, or perhaps Jesus himself? I might guess European, but I'm really not sure, and would certainly think based on the weathering of the wood that it was situated outdoors. Now, I must say it indeed feels pretty ancient and pretty holy (including literally, as a portion of the back of the head has been eaten or eroded away!) and to my eye a very beautiful, tender