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Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono of a Rat Japan, 19th Century

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Nicely made artifact/Okimono of a Rat. In bronze with brown patina, representing a rat. Okimono (置物, oki-mono) is a Japanese term meaning "ornament for display; objet d'art; decorative object", typically displayed in a tokonoma alcove or butsudan altar. Rats symbolizes good luck and "plenty", because if one has rats, that means there is enough stored grains around in the house to have them. In the Zodiac Compass the rat represents North, which is also the first year in the cycle. Additional information: Material: Bronze Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Edo Period (1603–1867), Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Condition: Overall Condition 1 ear reglued. Some ware and 3 spots with some extra ware. Dimension: 11 W x 4.8 D x 5.5 H cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 1.89 in (4.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Overall Condition 1 ear reglued. Some ware and 3 spots with some extra ware.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1449345089451stDibs: LU4863236171702

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