{"product_id":"sotaro-saegusa-japanese-modern-mouse-sculptures","title":"Japanese Modern Mouse Sculptures – Pair of Signed Nezumi Figures by Sotaro Saegusa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"535\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sotaro Saegusa \/ 三枝惣太郎\u003cbr data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of Nezumi \/ Mouse Sculptures\u003cbr data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast metal with textured patinated finish and gilt-toned accents\u003cbr data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open\u003cbr data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa period, likely 1960s–1970s\u003cbr data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger mouse approx. 12 cm H × 8 cm W\u003cbr data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed on underside\u003cbr data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with light surface wear and natural patina consistent with age.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eA charming pair of Japanese modern mouse sculptures by Sotaro Saegusa, known for his stylized animal forms and warm, approachable modernist design. The rounded bodies, upright ears, pointed noses, and softly textured surfaces give these mice a wonderful balance of playfulness and restraint.\u003cbr data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eThe most appealing aspect of the pair is the way Saegusa reduces the forms almost to simple geometry while still keeping them unmistakably alive. The pale, textured surface with warm gold-toned accents gives the figures a gentle, slightly festive quality without becoming cute in a disposable way.\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eThese work especially well as small tabletop sculptures, bringing a quiet note of Japanese modern design to a shelf, desk, or cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sotaro Saegusa, 三枝惣太郎, Japanese mouse sculpture, nezumi, Japanese modern sculpture, vintage Japanese sculpture, Japanese animal sculpture, Shōwa period design, Japanese metal sculpture, modernist animal figure, Japanese zodiac mouse, Sosaku Collection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sosaku Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990928867493,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/4258\/2949\/files\/MiceSculptures.JapaneseModern.00001.jpg?v=1783484748","url":"https:\/\/sosakucollection.com\/products\/sotaro-saegusa-japanese-modern-mouse-sculptures","provider":"Sosaku Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}