{"product_id":"netsuke-woman-and-skeleton-fine-art-print","title":"Netsuke (Woman and Skeleton) - Fine Art Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed photographic print of a Japanese netsuke carving, featuring a woman and a skeletal figure, reflecting traditional themes of mortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis netsuke depicts a seated woman in traditional kimono alongside a skeletal figure holding a lantern. Netsuke originated as functional toggles in Japan, designed to secure personal items such as the inro (a small container) to the sash of a kimono. Because the traditional Japanese garment lacked pockets, these miniature sculptures provided a practical solution for carrying daily necessities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond their utility, netsuke became a medium for artistic expression. Carvers utilised materials like ivory, wood, and lacquer to create small-scale narratives. The juxtaposition of the living woman and the skeletal figure reflects the Japanese concept of memento mori, or the transient nature of existence. The skeleton, often associated with the yurei or spirits of the dead in folklore, is rendered with anatomical detail, while the woman displays the serene expression typical of period portraiture. The lantern held by the skeleton adds a layer of narrative mystery, suggesting a scene from a ghost story or a theatrical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print captures the fine details of the carving, from the texture of the kimono fabric to the hollowed features of the skull. The composition is compact, adhering to the requirements of a functional object meant to be handled and viewed from multiple angles. The patina of the ivory suggests age, adding to the visual weight of the piece. As a subject for fine art photography, this netsuke offers a glimpse into the intersection of daily life and spiritual symbolism in historical Japan. It remains a representative example of the craftsmanship found in small-scale Japanese decorative arts, where technical skill meets thematic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/two-peacocks-on-a-pine-branch-matsuki-heikichi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwo Peacocks on a Pine Branch - Matsuki Heikichi — Matsuki Heikichi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/frontispiece-for-de-papierwereld-various-artists\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFrontispiece for 'De Papierwereld' - Various Artists — Various Artists\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown Artist","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58792785215823,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58792789279055,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58792789311823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58792789344591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58792789377359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58792789410127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58792789442895,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58792789475663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58792789508431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58792789541199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58792789573967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58792789606735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Netsuke-Woman-and-Skeleton-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789515333176.jpg?v=1789515915","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/netsuke-woman-and-skeleton-fine-art-print","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}