Lot Essay
The artist worked mainly in wood and excelled in carving of animals of twelve zodiac signs. He was a distinguished member of the school of Ikkan and Ittan
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A WOOD NETSUKE OF A RAT
Curled up to reach under one of its fore legs, its eyes inlaid in dark horn and details well rendered, signed Ichimin to, early 19th century
2.7cm. high
Curled up to reach under one of its fore legs, its eyes inlaid in dark horn and details well rendered, signed Ichimin to, early 19th century
2.7cm. high