A CHARMING KUROGAKI (BLACK PERSIMMON) WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY AS A SAMBASO DANCER

A CHARMING KUROGAKI (BLACK PERSIMMON) WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY AS A SAMBASO DANCER
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Japan, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A charmingly and finely carved kurogaki wood netsuke depicting a seated monkey dressed in courtly robes neatly embellished with pines and a crane in relief, wearing a tall eboshi hat, and holding a bell tree and fan. The eyes are inlaid in dark horn above some red staining. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi underneath.
HEIGHT 3.9 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear.