Netsuke of Rat Eating

The image shows a dark brown, wooden netsuke sculpture titled "Netsuke of Rat Eating" by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a rat crouched down with its head lowered and mouth near the ground. The rat's body is rounded with a prominent belly, and its large ears are folded back. Its front paws are tucked under its body, and its back legs are visible but not detailed. The rat's fur is carved to show texture and folds, with a darker brown color on its face and ears. The background is a plain gray color with a subtle shadow cast by the sculpture.