An ivory netsuke of two rats, by Masatami. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 602 Dα

An ivory netsuke of two rats, by Masatami. Late 19th century

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 18:00 - Netsuke and Sagemono
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €
Result: 2.728 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of two rats, by Masatami. Late 19th century

A large and a small rat are shown crouching on a stiff Chinese-style fan with a tasselled cord attached to the handle. The eye pupils inlaid in black. Signed Masatami.
Height 1.9 cm; width 3.8 cm

Provenance

His Royal Highness The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, KG., KT., KP. (1900-1974) (sold at Christie’s, London, 12./13.7.2006, lot 603)