A CHARMING IVORY NETSUKE OF DAIKOKU WITH RAT
Ivory netsukeJapan19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The god of wealth depicted here with his characteristic attributes, the hammer and nezumi (rat), holding a sack over his shoulder. The cute rat is carved very well with tiny inlaid eyes. Well hollowed out himotoshi through the underside and sack.HEIGHT 3.2 CMCondition: Very good conditionProvenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9