The same model as previous no. 69, however considerably smaller in size and with a more adorable expression. The fur of the rat is precisely incised, and it is holding one paw to its face, one is holding its very well carved tail which extends all the way to the back and another is scratching its ear. The eyes are inlaid in black horn. Natural himotoshi through one of the legs and signed at the back in a polished reserve MASANAO.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Animal

Material:

Wood

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

Masanao

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

35mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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