Japanese Figure Depicting Mouse

Smooth mouse with one big round ear and a pointed nose.

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. Simple cast mouse with a rounded back, a pointed snout and a single large oval ear. The legs are reduced to a flat foot at the base. The surface is brown with olive patches and fine pitting. It is 4 inches wide, 2 deep and 3.25 high.

Minimal in form and maximum in mousiness.