Katalognummer: JAPNE0619-257 AN UNUSUAL IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH PEACHES Unsigned, ivory netsuke Japan, probably Kyoto, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An ivory netsuke of a monkey with an intense facial expression and unusual posture, holding a large peach between three of his limbs, while the left hand is raised next to his head – a hand movement very typical of Sennin. He is wearing a robe and there is another peach behind him on his back. Attractive yellowish pattern and large and irregular himotoshi in the back. The expression of the monkey is reminiscent of Mitsuhide of Kyoto. HEIGHT 4 cm Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman. Condition: The raised hand is slightly chipped, otherwise good condition with expected minor age cracks. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 500 -
Katalognummer: JAPNE0619-257 AN UNUSUAL IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH PEACHES Unsigned, ivory netsuke Japan, probably Kyoto, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An ivory netsuke of a monkey with an intense facial expression and unusual posture, holding a large peach between three of his limbs, while the left hand is raised next to his head – a hand movement very typical of Sennin. He is wearing a robe and there is another peach behind him on his back. Attractive yellowish pattern and large and irregular himotoshi in the back. The expression of the monkey is reminiscent of Mitsuhide of Kyoto. HEIGHT 4 cm Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman. Condition: The raised hand is slightly chipped, otherwise good condition with expected minor age cracks. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 500 -
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