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Netsuke of rat curled up into a ball
Netsuke of rat curled up into a ball

Netsuke of rat curled up into a ball

Artist (Japanese)
Place of OriginJapan
Date1800-1900
CultureJapanese
MaterialsWood; eyes inlaid with dark horn
DimensionsH. 3.9 cm x W. 3.4 cm x D. 4.0 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y1416
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
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鼠木彫根付 銘「正直」  
Recumbent horse
Masanao V or VI
approx. 1900-1950
Rat on candle
approx. 1800-1900
Rabbit
Tomochika
approx. 1800-1870
Coiled snake
approx. 1800-1900
Fisherman with octopus
approx. 1700-1800
Curled-up rat
Masanao (IV or V)
approx. 1900-1950
Two rabbits
approx. 1800-1850
Foreign dog
approx. 1750-1800
Rooster
Masatsugu
1900-1950
Chinese lion (karashishi)
approx. 1700-1800
Puppies
Tomonobu
probably 1781-1800