The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 264
  • 264

RAT WITH MALLET BY RANICHI

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • RAT WITH MALLETBY RANICHI
  • Signed Ranichi
  • Ivory, the rodent's eyes inlaid  
  • 3.5cm., 1 3/8 in.
The rat seated, clutching Daikoku's mallet with both fore paws as it turns slightly to the left;  the well-patinated ivory slightly worn.