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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;komokwa, post: 4477680, member: 301&quot;]some thoughts.......</p><p><br /></p><p>The two cord-hole sizes in the netsuke are another indicator, Sandfield says: When one of the two holes is larger than the other, the netsuke is likely to be from the 18th Century.</p><p><br /></p><p>.</p><p>Most 19th and early 20th century himotoshi seem to be two same size holes. most contemporary carvers seem to prefer the large/small hole kind of himotoshi if the design doesn&#039;t provide a natural cord attachment. The large hole was to provide a place for the cord knot.</p><p><br /></p><p>both are taken from unverified sources[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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