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An ivory netsuke of a ratcatcher
19th Century
the semi-naked man with ferocious expression kneeling holding down a box trapping a rat underneath, two further rats clambering on the box and his shoulder, incised signature to the underside -- 1½in. (3.8cm.) high, (minor wear).
See Illustration.
19th Century
the semi-naked man with ferocious expression kneeling holding down a box trapping a rat underneath, two further rats clambering on the box and his shoulder, incised signature to the underside -- 1½in. (3.8cm.) high, (minor wear).
See Illustration.
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