Rare 19th century carved pierced bone double gourd Japan. b4-bo202 Silver Colored possibly Georgian

possibly Georgian

crafted from a violet purple semi-precious gemstone found in Asia known for its scarcity and high quality

This beautiful pin is being heavily discounted due to the replacement pinback and the tiny missing inlays

Discovered in 1944

This is a large baby amulet symbolizing fertility

Rare 19th century carved pierced bone double gourd Japan. b4-bo202 Silver Colored possibly GeorgianRare 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.