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A fine patinated ivory netsuke of a thwarted rat catcher…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
26-Feb-2007
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Description:
A fine patinated ivory netsuke of a thwarted rat catcher crouching over an empty box, Masaka, born 1868, Osaka, late 19th century, a large club in one hand and a rat climbing on his back, dark horn inlaid eyes, 5.7 cm. Literature: see: Joe Earle, an Introduction to netsuke, (in the Victoria and Albert Museum), No. 46 for a similar example
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Category:
Oriental: Netsuke