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These are netsuke. They were used as toggles on the end
of purse strings as part of traditional
Japanese dress. They depicted all sorts of things... ..and though just accessories
for clothing, they are now revered as breathtaking
miniature sculptures
of purse strings as part of traditional
Japanese dress. They depicted all sorts of things... ..and though just accessories
for clothing, they are now revered as breathtaking
miniature sculptures
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These are netsuke.
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They were used as toggles on the end
of purse strings
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as part of traditional
Japanese dress.
00:00:08.096 --> 00:00:11.032
They depicted all sorts of things...
00:00:14.999 --> 00:00:16.016
..and though just accessories
for clothing,
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they are now revered as breathtaking
miniature sculptures...
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Movie Summary
Dr James Fox examines the art and culture of Japan, exploring the links between culture, the countryside, urban landscapes and religion.
