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           A WOOD NETSUKE OF A RAT WITH ITS HEAD TURNED BACK
           By Ikkan (1817-1893), Nagoya, mid-19th century
           The rat turning to its right, its right forelimb bringing its hind limb to its
           face, its long tail curled underneath, the eyes inlaid; signed in an oval
           reserve Ikkan.
           3.4cm (1 5/16in).

           £10,000 - 15,000
           JPY1,400,000 - 2,100,000
           US$13,000 - 20,000

           木彫根付 鼠 銘「一貫」 19世紀中期

           Provenance:
           Purchased at Picard, Paris, 5 December 1995.

           Published:
           BAFJ, no.50, p.2.








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