19th C. Japanese Tagua Nut Netsuke of Rats in a Woven Basket, Signed Horaku
Updated August 29, 2026
This auction ended on September 5, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0227 |
| Estimate | $800 - $1,200 |
| Opening bid | $400 |
| Auction | HIGH-END ANTIQUES, FASHION, ART & More! |
| Date | September 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
Finely carved Japanese netsuke depicting a lively group of rats clustered within and around a woven basket. The rats are individually modeled with expressive features, finely incised fur, curling

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