Boxwood - Signed Ikko 一光 - A boxwood netsuke / okimono depicting a mouse with its young. - Meiji period (late 19th century)

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A Meiji period boxwood netsuke/okimono depicting a mouse with its young, signed Ikko 一光, with horn‑inlaid eyes, measuring 6.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm deep, made in Japan in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

An excellent boxwood netsuke / okimono depicting a mouse holding a spray of millet with its forepaws, while the young rests on its back.
Horn-inlaid eyes; finely carved, with good natural coloration and patina.

Signed Ikko to the base.

Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze.

The okimono is in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.

---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.

The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
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Seller's Story

Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works. Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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An excellent boxwood netsuke / okimono depicting a mouse holding a spray of millet with its forepaws, while the young rests on its back.
Horn-inlaid eyes; finely carved, with good natural coloration and patina.

Signed Ikko to the base.

Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze.

The okimono is in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.

---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.

The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
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Seller's Story

Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works. Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Artist
Signed Ikko 一光
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Boxwood
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
A boxwood netsuke / okimono depicting a mouse with its young.
Height
6.5 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
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