Japanese Figure Depicting Mouse

Crouching rodent with bright eyes and a back dusted in golden speckles.

This cast iron figure of a mouse from Japan is from Japan, and dates to the mid 20th century. Figures like this are usually cast in two halves that are joined, which leaves a faint seam along the sides of the body. Rodent in cast form lying low on splayed feet, with a pointed face, small ears and a round dark eye. The back is mottled orange and brown, and a pale gold paint remains on the belly and legs. Whiskers are suggested by fine lines. It is 4.25 inches wide, 1.75 deep and 2.25 high.

A watchful little fellow, very much at home in its coat.