Netsuke – Rat holding a chestnut
Netsuke – Rat holding a chestnut
Netsuke – Rat holding a chestnut
Netsuke – Rat holding a chestnut
Netsuke – Rat holding a chestnut

Netsuke – Rat holding a chestnut

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An Ivory netsuke depicting a rat holding a chestnut.

Seated with its tail wrapped around the front of a nut and his head turn backwards. The rat appears to be guarding its lunch and checking the coast is clear before enjoying it.

Well-worn with the remains of fine hair work, the surface has a lovely dark yellow patina and the eyes inlaid with dark horn.

4cm

Late 18th early 19th century

 

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