Lot details By Shuosai, signed Shuo Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Very finely carved as an adult monkey cradling one of its larger young, three more young monkeys clambering over one another, pulling and tugging, trying to get to the top. The fur is beautifully incised, the wood attractively stained, all eyes are inlaid in pale and dark horn. Natural himotoshi. The signature SHUO within an oval reserve. HEIGHT 6 cm Condition: Excellent condition, minor wear. Provenance: European collection.
Lot details By Shuosai, signed Shuo Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Very finely carved as an adult monkey cradling one of its larger young, three more young monkeys clambering over one another, pulling and tugging, trying to get to the top. The fur is beautifully incised, the wood attractively stained, all eyes are inlaid in pale and dark horn. Natural himotoshi. The signature SHUO within an oval reserve. HEIGHT 6 cm Condition: Excellent condition, minor wear. Provenance: European collection.
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