Lot 94 , An assembled group of five Japanese bronze and mixed metal models of rats, Meiji period, smallest 9.5cm long, largest 16.5cm long, one small rat tail detached

An assembled group of five Japanese bronze and mixed metal models of rats, Meiji period, each rat holding a chestnut in its front paws, the two larger models with cast three characters seal marks to base, the three smaller rats with Kakihan marks, smallest 9.5cm long, largest 16.5cm long, one small rat tail detached
£400-600

Condition:
One of the large rats has a solder repair to the join of the tail to its body, one of the small rats has a detached tail and old solder around the original join, all with minor nicks and dents and some wear to the base consistent with age and use, generally in good condition.

Sold for £700