Rare 19th century carved pierced bone double gourd Japan. b4-bo202 Silver Colored This is a large baby

This is a large baby amulet symbolizing fertility

Measures 6

From a collector's estate

possibly Georgian

Some pieces of estate jewelry just seem to weave a romantic tapestry

Rare 19th century carved pierced bone double gourd Japan. b4-bo202 Silver Colored This is a large babyRare Japanese 19th century carved and pierced bovine bone hollow double gourd, carved on the outside with geometric designs. Hollow. Screw top stopper. These were used as Netsukes with with metal mounts in the center. Measures 2" tall x 1" diameter at widest point. In Japanese mythology magical properties were attributed to gourds. They were also used as water carriers. Excellent condition with no damage or restoration.