Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Man holding Lantern German Shepherd Royal Doulton figure Autumn Breezes

Royal Doulton figure Autumn Breezes HN2176

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Royal Worcester figure A Farmer's Wife RW4373Issued in a Limited Edition in 1988 for Compton and Woodhousefrom the Old Country Ways seriesDesigner: Maureen HalsonApprox 20cms (8") tallDecorated in very subtle pastel colours - lilac

5cms (4 4 5/8") diameter

Approx 8cms (3 1/8") across

Japanese Carved Bone Netsuke | Old Man holding Lantern German Shepherd Royal Doulton figure Autumn BreezesJapanese Carved Bone Netsuke depicting Old Man Holding Lantern c. 1920 Taisho period Approx 5cms (2") tall Approx 3. 5cms (1 1 2") wide In excellent condition There is a signature on the base I am unable to discern What is a Netsuke? A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inr box, netsuke later developed