Japanese Taisho Bronze Okimono - Rats, Signed. Magnificent Japanese Taicho period (1912-1924) solid bronze original patinated in three colors okimono of five rats. The rats are sitting around and on the pumpkin, with a cracked pomegranate. The pumpkin leans against the pomegranate. It has magnificent details of the faces,legs and tails of the rats. It has a realistic look to the pumpkin and pomegranate. Please see pictures. It is in excellent condition with no broken parts,no repairs, no dings, no dents, no restorations. The signature of Suga Tsukishin is located over the side of the pumpkin