A charming Meiji period boxwood netsuke depicting rats chewing on millet by renowned Masanao .Another slightly unusual subject for Masanao and much rarer than his typical curled rats type , which are reasonably common .This unusual subject is carved in a most sentimental way as rats are revered in Japan as omens of good luck .High quality , good colour and perfect condition.Signed on a pad.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 , p...