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Katalognummer: NE0320-036 A FINE KYOTO SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF A RAT WITH DAIKON Unsigned Japan, Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a rat (nezumi) with its front paws placed on a daikon (radish). The ears are quite characteristic, the large eyes are inlaid in black lustrous horn and the hairwork is neatly incised. The well-carved tail curls around on the underside, grasped by one of the rat’s paws, and forms the natural himotoshi. The wood of a very good color with a fine patina. HEIGHT 3.3 cm, LENGTH 4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and minor wear to the inside of the ears. Provenance: European collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -