Also known as Netsuke
thumb|The Hare with Amber Eyes , by Masatoshi, Osaka, , signed. Ivory, amber buffalo horn A is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an box, later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.
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根付是起源于17世纪日本的一种微型雕刻工艺品。从明治时期开始，随着日本服飾装的逐渐西化，根付不再流行，目前由外国的博物馆或私人收藏家收藏的根付数量比日本本土的根付數量都要多。
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