Lot 376 - A211AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia, Islamic Art - Tuesday, 26. November 2024, 02.00 PM
A NETSUKE OF A RAT BY TOMOKAZU.
Japan, Gifu, ca 1820, length 4 cm.
Boxwood, carved in shape of a seated rat turned to the right, clutching the tail beneath it with its paws. The s-shaped curled tail forms natural himotoshi. The eyes inlaid in dark horn. Signed in an oval reserve Tomokazu.
Provenance: Swiss private collection, acquired 20 November 1987 at St. James Gallery, Zurich (invoice with attest available).
CHF 4 000 / 6 000 | (€ 4 120 / 6 190)
Sold for CHF 9 375 (including buyer's premium)