Netsuke in the Shape of a Monkey
Artist
Rankwa
(Japanese)
Datec.1875
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory; agate
DimensionsOverall: 4 x 3.1 x 2.1 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of James and Joanna Davidson
Object number2006.002.014
DescriptionIvory figure of a seated monkey with finely incised and pigmented fur, eating a peach. Eyes appear to be inlaid with agate.Colour: white; brown
Status
Not on view
Haiyoshiu
Shibayama
c.1900