A small wood netsuke of two rats playing by Daikoku’s hammer. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 837 Dα

A small wood netsuke of two rats playing by Daikoku’s hammer. Late 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €
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A small wood netsuke of two rats playing by Daikoku’s hammer. Late 19th century

The larger rat sits by the handle on a tasseled cord while the smaller animal climbs on top. Eyes of black glass.
Height 2.9 cm; length 4.1 cm

Provenance

Old Rhenish collection