A very nice quality pair of large bronze rats in excellent condition . The feathering of the fur is better quality than most. Rats are considered an auspicious animal in Japan , bringing good fortune and wealth.Meiji period . Signed. Measurements are for the slightly larger example.Don has been dealing in Meiji period art for 60 years , exhibiting in London , New York , Baltimore , Miami and Shanghai. P . R .China . He has supplied some of the world`s great collection`s and institution`s . This is his first venture on the internet , and is looking forward to re visiting old client`s and hopefully meeting new client`s , from private collector`s to his many friend`s in the trade. We are fair and keen buyers of Meiji Art , and are still travelling the world to secure good examples . Please contact us should you wish to dispose of Japanese Art , particularly metalwork and cloisonne enamels . We are pleased to pack and ship worldwide at very competitive p...