Ivory Netsuke Oni Rat Catcher

ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE

An ivory model of an Oni masquerading as a rat catcher, wearing only a loin cloth and a scarf around his shoulders. Left hand holding down the mortar the right arm holding the club. The rat having escaped running up his back.

Similar Barry Davies Oriental Art , Robert Huthart Collection non Iwami netsuke page 60 #44

Similar Sotheby's 15 Nov 01. Lot 178 GBP 8,500

Signed: Yumin
Himotoshi: natural spaces
Weight about : 33 grams
Height about : 4.4 cm
Width about : 4.3cm
Depth about: 2.5 cm.

Condition: Very good, slight wear, rubbing.

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A$2,600