netsuke
net·su·ke
noun\ˈnets-(ˌ)kā, -kē, -ke also ˈnet-sü-\
plural netsuke or netsukes
Definition of NETSUKE
: a small and often intricately carved toggle (as of wood or ivory) used to fasten a small container to a kimono sash
Origin of NETSUKE
Japanese
First Known Use: 1876
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