Wood Netsuke
Wood Netsuke
POA
Description
Fine Edo period Japanese wood Netsuke of a Sarumawashi (monkey trainer) and his monkey. The Sarumawashi was a street entertainer who performed tricks with his monkey. The little monkey is depicted crawling over the back of the seasoned trainer reclining with a tired expression. The finely carved figure of good patina,the underside with twin himotoshi circa 1820
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| Material and Technique | Wood |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Style | Classical |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Hallmark | Unsigned |
| Dimensions | 4.5cms w x 2.5cms h |
Product REF: 0342
