FUTSUHIRA: A RARE EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A FAT CAT By Futsuhira, signed Futsuhira 弗平 Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a fat sleeping housecat curled up on an oval base. The fur is neatly incised and pleasingly worn. The underside with large himotoshi and signature FUTSUHIRA within a rectangular reserve. LENGTH 3.8 cm Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: Ex-collection Edward 'Ted' Wrangham.