It is a very convincing bronze sculpture of a mouse with a light brown patina, represented with an astonishing set of detail on its eyes, nose and fur. She is seated on her rear paws and holding a hazelnut on her front paws, it is perforated so the whole sculpture could be used as an incense burner. Even though rats have a poor reputation in the west they are omens of good luck and prosperity in Asia.
Foundry mark on the rear of the nut

Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Length: 8 cm – Width : 5 cm – Height : 5.5 cm