An ivory box and cover
By Tomioka, Meiji Period
The cover finely carved with three apes, the adult growling at the crab which traps the finger of her offspring between its pincers, the monkey squealing in pain whilst a third monkey cowers behind its mother, signed with seal Tomioka. 6.8cm x 11.6cm x 20.7cm (2 5/8in x 4½in x 8 1/8in). (2).
The cover finely carved with three apes, the adult growling at the crab which traps the finger of her offspring between its pincers, the monkey squealing in pain whilst a third monkey cowers behind its mother, signed with seal Tomioka. 6.8cm x 11.6cm x 20.7cm (2 5/8in x 4½in x 8 1/8in). (2).
Sold for
£1,200
inc. premium
Footnotes
- 猿の親子と蟹図象牙彫箱 富岡作 明治時代
The Meiji Period craftsman Tomioka was renowned for his realistic and humorous carving of monkeys on ivory. A tusk vase carved with monkeys by the artist was sold in these rooms, 11 May 2010, lot 331.
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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