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A wood netsuke of rat on a Hamaguri.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 1,800.00 USD
A wood netsuke of rat on a Hamaguri.
Early 19th century. His tail has been caught in the shell, part of it inside and the remainder hanging out, the eyes inlaid in black, the staining a warm reddish brown. The hair-work and the tail are naturalistically rendered. Unsigned. 1 1/4in (3.3cm). Provenance: Purchased in Tokyo, 1951.