Antique Japanese Edo Wood Netsuke,A Rat with a nut.

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Antique Japanese Edo Wood Netsuke,A Rat with a nut.:
$407.00

Japan,Edo PeriodAn adorable boxwood netsuke carved in the form of a rat, the rodent perched upon its hind legs with its coiled tail wrapped around its feet, round inlaidcoral eyes (one red and one yellow), and coat detailed with finely incised striations and nice authentic age wear. Although it is unsigned, the rodent resembles those by Rantei, a netsuke artist who specialized in rodents. Size: 1.25\" W x 1.75\" H (3.2 cm x 4.4 cm).
Provenance: Ex-Paul & Louise Bernheimer collection, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, CA.Free shipping in USA andto most of the other countries.Shipping to Chinaby Registered Mail only. Thank you!