A fine wood Sashi netsuke of a dried salmon
18th/19th century
L. 10.2 cm
Dried salted salmon is still given as a traditional end-of-year gift in Japan today - known as 'aramaki'. The dried salmon is often hung from the entrances of restaurants as a token of good luck, prosperity and a deep historical respect for nature.
Provenance:
- Private collection, The Netherlands
L. 10.2 cm
Dried salted salmon is still given as a traditional end-of-year gift in Japan today - known as 'aramaki'. The dried salmon is often hung from the entrances of restaurants as a token of good luck, prosperity and a deep historical respect for nature.
Provenance:
- Private collection, The Netherlands
Part of the Japan collection.
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