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467 - (3 pcs) Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Rat Netsukes Late 19th-early 20th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Boxwood (tsuge) Marking(s): Each signed Cataloguer's Note: This coordinated set of three 20th-century studio-carved boxwood toggles is executed in the traditional format of Japanese netsuke miniatures. Each piece utilizes the rat (nezumi), which serves as a classical zodiac symbol representing good fortune, cleverness, and agricultural abundance. The left carving depicts a detailed rat perched atop a large, smooth chestnut. The center carving shows a rat scale-crawling a traditional woven straw sweeping broom, showing exceptionally crisp texture work. The right toggle captures two animated rats dynamically coiled together, gnawing at a segment of rope or fish. All three display inlaid dark horn accents for the eyes, deep undercutting, and the characteristically smooth, rich honey-brown patina of finely aged boxwood art pieces. H .75" - 2" x L 1"- 2" Good condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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(3 pcs) Signed Japanese Carved Boxwood Rat Netsukes Late 19th-early 20th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Boxwood (tsuge) Marking(s): Each signed Cataloguer's Note: This coordinated set of three 20th-century studio-carved boxwood toggles is executed in the traditional format of Japanese netsuke miniatures. Each piece utilizes the rat (nezumi), which serves as a classical zodiac symbol representing good fortune, cleverness, and agricultural abundance. The left carving depicts a detailed rat perched atop a large, smooth chestnut. The center carving shows a rat scale-crawling a traditional woven straw sweeping broom, showing exceptionally crisp texture work. The right toggle captures two animated rats dynamically coiled together, gnawing at a segment of rope or fish. All three display inlaid dark horn accents for the eyes, deep undercutting, and the characteristically smooth, rich honey-brown patina of finely aged boxwood art pieces. H .75" - 2" x L 1"- 2" Good condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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Art of Arrival (11.17.26)Auction house
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