Width: 19cms
Height: 9.5cms
Depth: 12cms
Date: 19th Century
£POA
Product Code: LAKP1903
A Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze Okimono of a mischief of rats surrounding a pomegranate. On a custom fitted carved wood base.
Signed Maruki
Condition – Excellent
Rat
In Japan rats do not have the negative connotations they sometimes do in the Western world. The rat was the first animal to arrive at the New Years greeting and so is the first of the Zodiac animals, it represents prosperity of descendants and social success.
Maruki
The Maruki company was active during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) in Japan, they stand out for the quality and weight of their okimono and are know for producing fine bronzes of animals.
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