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Netsuke. Netsuke, 18th century, Japan. Kimonos had no pockets; a netsuke toggle held cords of hanging containers (like inrō) secure at the sash (obi).
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Source: The Met: Netsuke (59356) · Wikipedia: Netsuke
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