释义 |
‖ netsuke|ˈnɛtsuːkeɪ| Also -ké. [Japanese.] A small piece of ivory, wood, or other material, carved or otherwise decorated, worn by the Japanese as a bob or button on the cord by which articles are suspended from the girdle.
1883Century Mag. Sept. 743 Come in here a moment, please, and see my new netsukes. 1888Art Jrnl. Dec. 374 The mark which distinguishes a netsuké from an okimono..is the presence of two small holes, usually in the back, which admit of a cord being strung through them. |