Description A RARE AND UNUSUAL COPPER BRONZE NETSUKE OF A HIKITEUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)In the shape of a hikite inset door handle used to push gliding doors in Japanese houses. Decorated with images of leafy peach branches in high relief. Small loop for himotoshi on the reverse.HEIGHT 5.1 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, acquired from Dr. Karl. M Schwarz.