KAZUMASA: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY PICKING FLEAS

KAZUMASA: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY PICKING FLEAS
By Kazumasa (Issei), signed Kazumasa 一政
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely carved as a large monkey with finely incised hairwork and horn-inlaid eyes, one hand scratching his back and the other in the front having picked off a flea. Natural himotoshi and signed within a polished reserve to the behind KAZUMASA (Issei).
HEIGHT 4.3 cm
Condition: Repairs to the feet and one hand. Otherwise good condition with minor wear.
Provenance:
A noted private collection, USA.
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