AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY ON ZABUTON
Unsigned
Japan, probably Osaka, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The monkey (saru) resting on a large cushion (zabuton), the surface of the zabuton and hairwork of the monkey finely incised. The reverse with a fine yellowish patina and himotoshi.
LENGTH 4.2 cm
Condition: The details slightly worn. Very good condition.
Provenance: British collection.
Literature comparison:
Compare to a similar netsuke attributed to Garaku in Bandini, Rosemary (2017) Japanese Netsuke, Kiseruzutsu Lacquer and Works of Art, no. 14.
Lot details
Unsigned
Japan, probably Osaka, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The monkey (saru) resting on a large cushion (zabuton), the surface of the zabuton and hairwork of the monkey finely incised. The reverse with a fine yellowish patina and himotoshi.
LENGTH 4.2 cm
Condition: The details slightly worn. Very good condition.
Provenance: British collection.
Literature comparison:
Compare to a similar netsuke attributed to Garaku in Bandini, Rosemary (2017) Japanese Netsuke, Kiseruzutsu Lacquer and Works of Art, no. 14.
Sale price
Time, Location
Auction House
Unsigned
Japan, probably Osaka, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The monkey (saru) resting on a large cushion (zabuton), the surface of the zabuton and hairwork of the monkey finely incised. The reverse with a fine yellowish patina and himotoshi.
LENGTH 4.2 cm
Condition: The details slightly worn. Very good condition.
Provenance: British collection.
Literature comparison:
Compare to a similar netsuke attributed to Garaku in Bandini, Rosemary (2017) Japanese Netsuke, Kiseruzutsu Lacquer and Works of Art, no. 14.
Lot details
Unsigned
Japan, probably Osaka, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The monkey (saru) resting on a large cushion (zabuton), the surface of the zabuton and hairwork of the monkey finely incised. The reverse with a fine yellowish patina and himotoshi.
LENGTH 4.2 cm
Condition: The details slightly worn. Very good condition.
Provenance: British collection.
Literature comparison:
Compare to a similar netsuke attributed to Garaku in Bandini, Rosemary (2017) Japanese Netsuke, Kiseruzutsu Lacquer and Works of Art, no. 14.
