NETSUKE: SITTING RAT.
Japan. Edo period. Early 19th century.

Ivory; very delicately carved; engraved; and darkly stained. Large inlaid eyes made of dark glass. Beautiful; partly golden-yellow patina. Rat; turning its head with the big cheeks back; the fore-paws lying on the tail wrapped around the body. W.3.7cm. Condition A.

Provenane:
-Old collection no. 606.

Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.
Art trade; Van Ham.