A FINE NETSUKE OF A RAT ON A MORTAR
A FINE NETSUKE OF A RAT ON A MORTAR
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Japan, Ise-Yamada, second half of 19th century
Published: Brockhaus, Albert (1905) Netsuke. Versuch einer Geschichte der japanischen Schnitzkunst, p. 434, no. 116.
A finely carved and quite amusing netsuke of a rat lifting itself up and using one leg to push down the handle, the pestle at the other end crushing the contents of the mortar. The rat's eyes inlaid with black horn, the fur minutely incised. There are natural possibilities for the cord attachment, though this fine carving is certainly more a miniature okimono.
HEIGHT 2.8 cm, LENGTH 3.2 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Ancient collection Albert Brockhaus (1855-1912), acquired in London, 31 August 1896.
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A FINE NETSUKE OF A RAT ON A MORTAR
Unsigned
Japan, Ise-Yamada, second half of 19th century
Published: Brockhaus, Albert (1905) Netsuke. Versuch einer Geschichte der japanischen Schnitzkunst, p. 434, no. 116.
A finely carved and quite amusing netsuke of a rat lifting itself up and using one leg to push down the handle, the pestle at the other end crushing the contents of the mortar. The rat's eyes inlaid with black horn, the fur minutely incised. There are natural possibilities for the cord attachment, though this fine carving is certainly more a miniature okimono.
HEIGHT 2.8 cm, LENGTH 3.2 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Ancient collection Albert Brockhaus (1855-1912), acquired in London, 31 August 1896.
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