Disappointed Rat Catcher

Artist Kihodo Ryuko (Japanese, 1868 - 1912)

Place of OriginJapan

Date1868-1912

Dimensions2 × 2 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (5.1 × 5.7 × 3.8 cm)

MediumIvory

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of Daniel and Fala Powers

Object number

2019.37

Not on View

DescriptionThe figure is crouching over an upturned box as the rat escapes over his shoulder.

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