Japanese ivory netsuke of a rat and mushroom
An ivory netsuke of a rat
Early 19th century
Crawling through a jagged hole in the head of a large mushroom, its tail trailing over the extended stalk, the slightly-worn ivory bearing a good patina and the rat's eyes inlaid, unsigned. 5.7cm (2¼in).
Sold for £3,125 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 象牙彫根付 茸に鼠 無銘 19世紀前期

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


Auction terms and conditions

Lot symbols

Y CITES

Contacts

Suzannah Yip Bonhams
Work
101 New Bond Street
London, W1S 1SR
United Kingdom
Work +44 20 7468 8368
FaxFax: +44 20 7495 5251
Specialist - Japanese Art