A wood netsuke group of rats
A wood netsuke group of rats
By Ikko, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Consisting of one large rat seated, eating a morsel while one offspring sits on its haunches at the side and a second climbing over its back, one trailing tail forming the himotoshi and the eyes inlaid; signed Ikko. 3.5cm (1 3/8in) high.
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A wood netsuke group of rats
By Ikko, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Consisting of one large rat seated, eating a morsel while one offspring sits on its haunches at the side and a second climbing over its back, one trailing tail forming the himotoshi and the eyes inlaid; signed Ikko. 3.5cm (1 3/8in) high.