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Netsuke of a Monkey Holding a Branch with Persimmons on his Back
Netsuke of a Monkey Holding a Branch with Persimmons on his Back
Netsuke of a Monkey Holding a Branch with Persimmons on his Back

Netsuke of a Monkey Holding a Branch with Persimmons on his Back

Artist (Japanese)
Datec.1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: boxwood; horn
DimensionsOverall
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.053
DescriptionNetsuke of a monkey holding on it's back a branch with persimmons and leaves. His right proper finger is pointed in his eye. (a mocking "bekkanko" gesture, likely referring to the folk tale of the battle between the monkey and the crab) Eyes are inlaid with yellow and black horn.
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