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Japanese Bronze sculpture of a Mouse holding a korn knob
$1,311.75
£971.30
€1,100
CA$1,811.84
A$1,940.48
CHF 1,043.19
MX$23,568.23
NOK 13,181.18
SEK 12,068.35
DKK 8,383.39
About the Item
An interesting bronze sculpture of a seated mouse holding a small corn knob. Realistic treatment of the fur, eyes, hears nose and mouth, its tail is curving on the left side of the subject. Even though mice and rats have a bad reputation in the west it’s almost the contrary in Asia where they are thought to be good omen, granting good luck and prosperity.
Foundry seal on the belly
Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Length: 7 cm – Width: 5 cm – Height: 4.5 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1868-1912
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: 2024-13201stDibs: LU8311242615052

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