Nestuke, probably in ebony, which represents two mice on a piece of wickerwork, one is simply lying on it while the other tries to extract itself from the basket. Realistic treatment of the fur, the tail and the braiding motives. Even though it has a bad reputation in Europe, rats and mice are good omens in Asia. The mouse or the rat (both called nezumiin Japanese), one of the zodiac signs, is a symbol of fortune. This bag can be compared to the treasure bag of Hotei, one of the seven gods of Happiness. A figure of prosperity, he is also the god of joy, abundance and the guardian of children. His bag contains everything a person needs in his daily life.

Japan –Meiji era (1868-1912)Height: 3 cm –Length: 5 cm -Width: 3 cm