Lot 166A, A Japanese ivory okimono of the disappointed ratcatcher, 19th century, signed Tomomitsu, 3.7cm high (no.572)

A Japanese ivory netsuke of the disappointed ratcatcher, 19th century, signed Tomomitsu, the crouching figure holding a box while the rat escapes over his shoulder, 3.7cm high
Estimate £200-300

Provenance: purchased from Sotheby's for £50 in September 1977.


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Sold for £190