Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke vintage flat weave rug I'm not good identifying woods

I'm not good identifying woods

this would be great hung on the wall

“The Lazy Son-in-law

Pins are 2 5/8" tall

it measures 8 1/2" tall x 5 3/4" across at widest

Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke vintage flat weave rug I'm not good identifying woodsThere'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, or carrying pouch, to the obi of a kimono. And the intricate form of a shrimp I think makes for a pretty great subject to showcase the skills of a carver! I believe this tiny one is carved of boxwood, and features teeny tiny inlaid eyeballs. Easily strung on a