Lot 32: Ivory Katabori Netsuke of The Frustrated Rat Catcher

Ivory Katabori Netsuke of The Frustrated Rat Catcher, he is depicted crouching over his rat box holding a club under his arm as an escaped rat climbs up his arm. Nicely carved with his mouth set in a wide mouth scream, signed, 1 1/2" tall, very good condition. Provenance: An Amherst, NH collection. Estimate $300-500

Price Realized: $100

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