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Japanese Boxwood Netsuke - Rat Clutching Chestnut
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Japanese Boxwood Netsuke - Rat Clutching Chestnut

1900 - 1920
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this charming Meiji Period (1868-1912) boxwood netsuke of a rat firmly clutching a chestnut whilst sat with its tail curled up around its back, little rodent as this are always a popular subject, this particular rat has inset jet eyes and huge ears, one of which has an apparent old bite mark, himotoshi to the underside , a great colour and very tactile little rodent.

Provenance :

The rat comes direct from a private Dorset lady who's gran gifted it to her in the early 1970's .

Condition Report :

lovely original with minor ear nibble as shown.

Approximate sizes :

Length 3.5 cm

Height 2.5 cm

Width 3.0 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

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SA1015363
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Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this charming Meiji Period (1868-1912) boxwood netsuke of a rat firmly clutching a chestnut whilst sat with its tail curled up around its back, little rodent as this are always a popular subject, this particular rat has inset jet eyes and huge ears, one of which has an apparent old bite mark, himotoshi to the underside , a great colour and very tactile little rodent.
fig 1. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke - Rat Clutching Chestnut
fig 1. Japanese Boxwood Netsuke - Rat Clutching Chestnut

Provenance :

The rat comes direct from a private Dorset lady who's gran gifted it to her in the early 1970's .

Condition Report :

lovely original with minor ear nibble as shown.

Approximate sizes :

Length 3.5 cm

Height 2.5 cm

Width 3.0 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1015363
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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