"Monkey Emerging From A Chestnut Ivory Netsuke "
Fine ivory netsuke depicting a playful scene where a monkey emerges from a giant chestnut.The monkey is depicted in a perky attitude. His muzzle expression and body posture convey a sense of joy in coming out of the chestnut.
The giant chestnut creates a surprising and imaginative effect. Its exaggerated size compared to the monkey underlines the fantastic and playful element of the scene.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 3cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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