Lot 508 Dα

A stag antler netsuke of a rice bale with rats. Late 19th century

A karakuri-type stag antler netsuke of a rice bale with a loose rat inside peeking out from a hole, a large rat sits on top of the bale, the eyes of black horn. Late 19th century.
Height 3.1 cm; width 4.3 cm