Boxwood Netsuke — Coiled Dragon with Hidden Inner Dragon A masterfully carved boxwood netsuke depicting a dragon coiled into a compact, curled form, its scaled body rendered with fine, detailed relief work throughout. What makes this piece especially remarkable is its hidden feature: the body separates to reveal a smaller dragon figure carved within the hollow interior — a testament to the technical ingenuity often found in fine netsuke carving. The exterior surface carries a dense, confident depiction of dragon scales and clawed limbs, while the reverse bears a carved two-character signature near the himotoshi, though the exact reading remains unclear. Both himotoshi (cord holes) are present, consistent with age and genuine use as an accessory. Item Specifics Type: Netsuke Subject: Coiled Dragon with Inner Dragon (opening/puzzle form) Material: Boxwood (tsuge) Signature: Two-character signature present, reading unclear Himotoshi: Present, age-consistent wear Period: 20th Condition: Good Width: 5 cm Height: 2.5 cm