Description: An astoundingly vivacious composition from this well-known master from Osaka! The seven rats, or nezumi, are all close together, side by side and on top of each other, possibly fighting. Black inlaid eyes, finely carved fur, tails and paws as well as other details, including each head. Signature I-KO-SAI 一 光 齋 (last character abbreviated) on the underside inside a rectangle that also forms the cord channel. Condition: Excellent condition Provenance: From an English private collection