Striking and Rare example- first we have seen in this plump, fanciful eyed mouse form.

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present.

Japan, an attractive and stately plump mouse form sculpture with a marvelous pair of fanciful gilt and verdigris eye lids. Its curved beak, tiny feet and tail, and accented eye sockets are handsome decoration and designed by an early Japanese artist.

It is stamped JAPAN on its bottom.

Found from a Japanese American tea garden.

Fine original used garden condition with original gold gilt patina appropriate to its age.

Heavy quality capable of handling inclement weather conditions.

Dimensions: 5 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide

Photographed in natural day light.

An unusual opportunity to own a rare and attractive work of art from Japan.

Quality: Good heavy craftsmanship by Japanese specialized artisans

Only one we’ve encountered.

Provenance: Old Japanese American collection.

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.

Our gallery based in Newport, Rhode Island USA has been dealing in authentic Pre-Columbian, Japanese and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels across America as well as Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.