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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1980: Item # 1489528

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Dmitry Levit Asian Art
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Glass ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in a form of tombodama bead in barrel shape with 5 bunnies frolicking in the snow by spruce trees during a snowfall. Tombodama can be translated as “dragonfly ball” and the name is thought to come about because when the molten glass is applied to the core bead it resembles a dragonfly’s eye. Beautifully made, very pleasant patina. Diameter 0.69 inches.