Katalognummer: NE1119-130 MASATOMO: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH HUGE CHESTNUT By Masatomo, signed Masatomo Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An ivory netsuke of a monkey climbing upon a huge chestnut, peeling off a section of the skin. The size proportions of the netsuke are quite amusing, as the monkey struggles, almost falling off the unrealistically huge chestnut. The fur of the monkey is finely incised, and the surface treatment of the chestnut is naturalistically achieved. The lightly stained ivory has developed a beautiful yellowish patina with honey hues. The underside with deep himotoshi and the signature MASATOMO 正友 in a wavy reserve to the right of the monkey. HEIGHT 2.4 cm, LENGTH 4.7 cm Condition: Excellent condition with expected age cracks and wear. Good patina. Provenance: European collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.200 Startpreis 起拍價: € 600 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-130 MASATOMO: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH HUGE CHESTNUT By Masatomo, signed Masatomo Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An ivory netsuke of a monkey climbing upon a huge chestnut, peeling off a section of the skin. The size proportions of the netsuke are quite amusing, as the monkey struggles, almost falling off the unrealistically huge chestnut. The fur of the monkey is finely incised, and the surface treatment of the chestnut is naturalistically achieved. The lightly stained ivory has developed a beautiful yellowish patina with honey hues. The underside with deep himotoshi and the signature MASATOMO 正友 in a wavy reserve to the right of the monkey. HEIGHT 2.4 cm, LENGTH 4.7 cm Condition: Excellent condition with expected age cracks and wear. Good patina. Provenance: European collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.200 Startpreis 起拍價: € 600 -
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