Two wood netsuke of monkeys
Two wood netsuke of monkeys
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The first seated, leaning forward, one hand holding its leg, the pupils inlaid, inscribed Minko with a kao, 4cm (1½in) wide; the second a male parent seated, stroking the back of his offspring which leans over to a leaf branch, the parent's pupils inlaid, the branch inlaid in ivory, unsigned, 4cm (1½in) wide. (2).
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Two wood netsuke of monkeys
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The first seated, leaning forward, one hand holding its leg, the pupils inlaid, inscribed Minko with a kao, 4cm (1½in) wide; the second a male parent seated, stroking the back of his offspring which leans over to a leaf branch, the parent's pupils inlaid, the branch inlaid in ivory, unsigned, 4cm (1½in) wide. (2).