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Netsuke of a rat sitting on a chestnut

Date19th century
MediumCarved wood; Inlaid black stone; Black ink
DimensionsHeight: 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm)
CultureJapanese
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Drs. Lee and Connie Koppelman
Terms
  • Costume
  • Sculpture
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Black ink
  • Carved wood
  • Inlaid black stone
  • Animals
  • Chestnuts
  • Eyes
  • Mice
  • Nuts
  • Plant-derived motifs
  • Plants
  • Rats
  • Tails
  • Japanese
Object number89.029.008
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