ANTIQUE JAPANESE DAIKOKU GOD HOLDING FAN & RAT NETSUKE

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This is a beautiful Meiji period (1868-1912) netsuke of Daikoku holding a fan with a rat on it. The condition is perfect, zero damage. The bottom is signed Bunshi, possibly an artist from the Yamagata area. This certainly was not done by a novice as the intricate hand carving is magnificent. Please look at all the photos carefully to fully appreciate this piece. Note the detail, right down to the sashiko stitching on his bag. His bag is also decorated with kamon and his robe has kamon, wisteria and prosperous clouds. It measures approx. 32 mm x 31 mm x 23 mm. It weighs approx. 13 grams. This netsuke is absolutely guaranteed original and as stated. If you have any questions please feel free to email anytime and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. If you happen to be living or traveling in Japan you are more than welcome to view this in person at our office in Sendai. All our items are sent in sturdy boxes with 100% insurance coverage. Thank you for the interest. PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING: *Import duties, taxes & charges aren't included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Check with your country's customs office to see what these additional costs may be prior to purchasing.*If you have less than 10 feedbacks you'll need to fax a copy of your drivers license or passport before read more

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