NETSUKE


Meaning of NETSUKE in English

ˈnetskē, -ˌskā, -_səˌkā noun

( -s )

Etymology: Japanese

: a small object carved in wood or ivory or wrought in metal, pierced with holes, and used by the Japanese as a toggle to fasten a small pouch or purse to the kimono sash

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