Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke painted bluebirds on glass and brings a bit of

and brings a bit of calm in the midst of stress and chaos

see photos): a few of the knobs on the drawers are chipped (it appears they have been restrained since)

the fifty games and themes detailed possess a wonderful weirdness and specificity that makes for great reading and imagining

with the oak re-stained a nice mahogany

This charming little stoneware owl is one in a trio designed by Edvard Lindahl for Gustavsberg Sweden in the 1960s

Japanese Carved Tiny Shrimp Netsuke painted bluebirds on glass and brings a bit ofThere'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