Description:

Beautiful antique Japanese wood netsuke, finely hand-carved, depicting a sleeping monk (or novice) with Rat holding a fish.

This piece is carved from dense hardwood (likely boxwood), showing a warm natural patina from age. The carving captures gentle facial features, detailed folds of the robe, and a symbolic fish motif.

Material: Wood (hardwood, likely boxwood)

Depiction: Sleeping Buddhist monk with fish

Period: Late Meiji era style (circa late 19th – early 20th century)

Handmade: Hand-carved, with visible tool marks and natural aging

Size: 5.4x3x2.7cm

Condition: Good antique condition, with minor wear consistent with age. No major cracks or repairs.

Provenance: From a private collection.

This netsuke would make a wonderful addition to any Japanese art collection, or as a gift for lovers of traditional hand-carved art.