Katalognummer: NE1119-135 HIDEMASA: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY By Hidemasa, signed Hidemasa Japan, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting a seated male monkey, its body shape in a contorted position, holding one of its feet. The monkey has a focused expression, looking forward, his eyes with inlaid pupils and the mouth tinted red. The ivory is lightly stained and the fine hairwork is characteristically worn in some areas. Natural himotoshi and signature HIDEMASA 秀正 in an oval reserve. HEIGHT 3.5 cm Condition: The ivory is worn. Very good condition. Provenance: French private collection, purchased from Piasa in 2006. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.200 Startpreis 起拍價: € 600 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-135 HIDEMASA: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY By Hidemasa, signed Hidemasa Japan, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting a seated male monkey, its body shape in a contorted position, holding one of its feet. The monkey has a focused expression, looking forward, his eyes with inlaid pupils and the mouth tinted red. The ivory is lightly stained and the fine hairwork is characteristically worn in some areas. Natural himotoshi and signature HIDEMASA 秀正 in an oval reserve. HEIGHT 3.5 cm Condition: The ivory is worn. Very good condition. Provenance: French private collection, purchased from Piasa in 2006. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.200 Startpreis 起拍價: € 600 -
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