A wood netsuke of a rat Circa 1780
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A wood netsuke of a rat
By Masanao, Kyoto, 18th century
Seated, leaning forward, its body twisted slightly to the left as it nibbles on its hind paw which is drawn forward, while it holds its tail, curling beneath, the slightly-worn wood bears a fine patina and the eyes are inlaid, signed in an oval reserve Masanao.
4.7cm (1 7/8in).
Sold for £25,000 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 木彫根付　鼠　銘「正直」　18世紀

    Published: George Lazarnick, ibid., p.718.
    Rosemary Bandini, ibid., p.58, no.72.

    For a similar example, see Alain Ducros, Netsuke et Sagemono, 1987, p.51, no.13.

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