The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 180
  • 180

SEATED MONKEY

Estimate
900 - 1,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • SEATED MONKEY
  • Unsigned
  • Ivory with amber and tortoise-shell inlay
  • 4.1cm., 1 5/8 in.
A small oval and rounded two-part Manju carved on one side in sunk relief with a performing monkey, seated, wearing a short jacket and scratching its head, a sprig of fruit and leaf showing on the reverse.