An ivory okimono of a man and monkeys
By Toshihisa, Meiji Period
All on an oval base, the former trampling over several monkeys underfoot as he tries to flee, carrying a large captured, screaming monkey over his back whilst several other monkeys attempt in vain to liberate him, signed Toshihisa. 13.1cm x 14.7cm (5 1/8in x 5¾in).
All on an oval base, the former trampling over several monkeys underfoot as he tries to flee, carrying a large captured, screaming monkey over his back whilst several other monkeys attempt in vain to liberate him, signed Toshihisa. 13.1cm x 14.7cm (5 1/8in x 5¾in).
Sold for
£1,680
inc. premium
Footnotes
- 象牙彫置物 男と猿 利久作 明治時代
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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