Bonhams 1793 : Two ivory netsuke of ratsEdo period (19th century)

The first of a solitary rat perched on the edge and grasping the twisted cord of a winnowing basket piled high with fern fronds, with inlaid eyes, signed Hiroaki; the second of a writhing cluster of small rodents streaming over a straw sandal, dark stained and with inlaid eyes
1 5/8 and 1 3/4in (4.1 and 4.6cm) long

Estimate:

US$ 1,200 - 1,800
£790 - 1,200
€930 - 1,400

Category: Asian Art

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