Japanese Carved Tagua Nut | Rat Okimono Brand_Arzberg Michael Abberley

Michael Abberley

Issued: in a Limited Edition of 2500 pieces in 2001

William Moorcroft Banded Wisteria with Peacock Feathers 303/10 large footed vase

Shape: 365/12

Modeller: Arthur Gredington

Japanese Carved Tagua Nut | Rat Okimono Brand_Arzberg Michael AbberleyJapanese 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