A wood netsuke of a monkey
Early 19th century
Early 19th century
Unsigned.
5.1cm (2in) high.
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Provenance:
Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 1967.
Published:
Katchen, N7, vol.2, p.373, no.K226.
Standing, it leans forward while attempting to lift a giant peach with leaves attached, one hind leg forming the himotoshi, the pale wood slightly worn and of a good tone.
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Early 19th century
Early 19th century
Unsigned.
5.1cm (2in) high.
???? ??? ?? 19????
Provenance:
Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 1967.
Published:
Katchen, N7, vol.2, p.373, no.K226.
Standing, it leans forward while attempting to lift a giant peach with leaves attached, one hind leg forming the himotoshi, the pale wood slightly worn and of a good tone.
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