Offered by Mastromauro Japanese Art
A Japanese boxwood netsuke of a rat with brown horn eyes crouching on chestnut and holding it with all four legs.
Exceptional patina with abundant dimensions. The movement of the tail is sinuous and continues along the rodent’s back.
Edo period 19th century
Sizes: 4,3 x 2,6 x 2,9 cm.
Condition report: Good condition