Japanese Carved Tagua Nut | Rat Okimono Brand_Arzberg Issued: in a Limited Edition

Issued: in a Limited Edition of 2500 pieces in 2001

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Modeller: Arthur Gredington

Although Cixi refused to adopt Western models of government

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Japanese Carved Tagua Nut | Rat Okimono Brand_Arzberg Issued: in a Limited EditionJapanese Carved Tagua Nut Rat Netsuke or Okimono Strictly speaking this is an Okimono, a decorative object. It is not Netsuke as there is an absence of holes on the piece [the holes were used for fastening the Netsuke, as a button, to fasten Inro cords] however many collectors put them in the same category, so to speak Signed to underside early 20th Century Approx 3. 5cms (1 1 2") tall Approx 4. 5cms (1 3 4") wide In excellent condition GUARANTEED