A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A MONKEY
A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH PEACH AND YOUNG
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Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The monkey wearing a sleeveless jacket and holding a large peach in its left hand, its young clambering over the peach and onto the monkey's back. Red coloring is used around the adult monkey's eyes. Large himotoshi through the back and underside. The antler is cleverly utilized to accentuate the fur markings.
HEIGHT 3.6 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: German private collection, acquired at Kunsthandel Klefisch, Cologne.
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A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH PEACH AND YOUNG
Unsigned
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The monkey wearing a sleeveless jacket and holding a large peach in its left hand, its young clambering over the peach and onto the monkey's back. Red coloring is used around the adult monkey's eyes. Large himotoshi through the back and underside. The antler is cleverly utilized to accentuate the fur markings.
HEIGHT 3.6 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: German private collection, acquired at Kunsthandel Klefisch, Cologne.
