An ivory okimono netsuke of rats
An ivory okimono netsuke of rats
By Toyosai Tadachika, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Tumbling over each other, forming an oval composition, some with piebald patches and their eyes inlaid, two tails trailing beneath to form the himotoshi; signed Tadachika. 5.4cm (2 1/8in) wide.
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An ivory okimono netsuke of rats
By Toyosai Tadachika, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Tumbling over each other, forming an oval composition, some with piebald patches and their eyes inlaid, two tails trailing beneath to form the himotoshi; signed Tadachika. 5.4cm (2 1/8in) wide.