Netsuke Mouse Rat Mice Rats Contemporary Signed by Artist Antique Japanese Style for Sale

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Netsuke Mouse Rat Mice Rats Contemporary Signed by Artist Antique Japanese Style For Sale

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Netsuke Mouse Rat Mice Rats Contemporary Signed by Artist Antique Japanese Style:
$150.00

Contemporary Netsuke \'Mice on a Sack\' carved by Serhii Polunin. Created in 2024 year.Size approx 2x2 inches. Made of Stag Horn.
In Japanese culture, mice (ネズミ, nezumi) have multiple symbolic meanings:
Wealth and abundance: In Japanese folklore, mice are associated with good luck and wealth. This is because mice often live near humans and food, which can be interpreted as a sign of abundance.
Goddess of fertility: Mice are considered messengers or companions of Daikoku, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichi Fukujin), who is also the god of wealth, luck, and fertility. Mice are often depicted alongside Daikoku.
Intelligence and cunning: In Japanese tales and legends, mice are often portrayed as smart and cunning creatures, capable of outwitting their enemies or finding solutions to difficult situations.
Cleanliness and domesticity: In some contexts, mice can symbolize cleanliness and domesticity, as they lead orderly lives and take care of their supplies and offspring.
Family bonds and loyalty: Mice can also symbolize family bonds and loyalty, as they live in close-knit family groups and care for their young.
Zodiac sign: In the Japanese zodiac (Junishi), the mouse (rat) is the first sign of the twelve-year cycle, symbolizing the beginning of a new cycle and new beginnings.
Netsuke made in traditional Antique Japanese techniques with modern touch. Only natural colours used.
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