Japanese Hariko Bobble Head Tiger with Whiskers Richard Rohac cat corkscrew ) masks at the estate

) masks at the estate sale of a gallerist and incredible collector

The sides of the basket are finished with two large circular ash ring handles which are bound with ash splints

The world of Japanese Netsuke is incredibly complex (and incredible

(So when open it measures  approx 18 3/4" x 21 1/2 x 2 1/4"

these would be great for the porch or patio on a hot summer evening--though really pretty great anytime at all

Japanese Hariko Bobble Head Tiger with Whiskers Richard Rohac cat corkscrew ) masks at the estateNo way could I resist this little Japanese Hariko (paper mache) tiger, with those big red ears, heart shaped nose, and these great spiky wire whiskers! So Japanese maybe 1980s or so? and really a charmer. The head is attached to the interior of the neck by a thin wire, and I wouldn't say it is especially effective at bobbling, but it is very good at sitting on a shelf looking cute! Good vintage condition, with no notable dings; there is one spot on