A WOOD MANJU NETSUKE WITH A RAT
A WOOD MANJU NETSUKE WITH A RAT
Unsigned
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The top of the manju finely carved and incised with a rat in high relief, the one visible eye neatly inlaid in dark horn, with large asymmetrical himotoshi on the underside.
DIAMETER 3.8 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, one natural age crack to the top and side.
Provenance: European collection.
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A WOOD MANJU NETSUKE WITH A RAT
Unsigned
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The top of the manju finely carved and incised with a rat in high relief, the one visible eye neatly inlaid in dark horn, with large asymmetrical himotoshi on the underside.
DIAMETER 3.8 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, one natural age crack to the top and side.
Provenance: European collection.
