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vintage netsuke bead

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made of carved tagua nut. 
Signed. 

carving of man's head. he has hair on top and he is smiling. um, not real hair. just the carving that has been partially colored in. 

measures about 1 7/8 inches tall. about 1 5/8 inches across. about 1 5/8 inches at thickest. 
weighs about 39.2 grams.

back is not perfectly round which one would expect since it is made of tagua nut. 

two holes so that it could be strung.

excellent preowned condition. wear as pictured. 
patina.

has been gently cleaned but not polished. 

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