A wood netsuke of a coiled mouse
By Masanao, Yamada, Ise Province, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryTypically curled in a ball, holding its tail around its body with one hind paw, scratching its face with the other, one leg forming the himotoshi, the eyes inlaid; signed in a polished reserve Masanao.3.8cm (1?in).
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A good example of this popular model made by most members of the school, another of which was sold in these rooms, 6 November 2018, lot 38.