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An ebony netsuke of an eagle clutching a monkey By Kanman (1793-1859), Iwami Province, early 19th century
15 May 2019, 14:00 BST
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An ebony netsuke of an eagle clutching a monkey
By Kanman (1793-1859), Iwami Province, early 19th century
The large eagle perched, facing ahead with a stern expression, grasping a terrified monkey, the eyes of both animals inlaid in horn, signed Iwami-no-kuni Kanman (Kanman of Iwami Province). 7.3cm (2 7/8in) high.
The large eagle perched, facing ahead with a stern expression, grasping a terrified monkey, the eyes of both animals inlaid in horn, signed Iwami-no-kuni Kanman (Kanman of Iwami Province). 7.3cm (2 7/8in) high.
Footnotes
黒檀彫根付 鷲に捕えられた猿 銘 「石見国貫満」 19世紀前期
Provenance:
Viscount Bearsted Collection.
Published:
Earle, Huthart, p.291, no.261.
Burditt, ICK, p.49, no.5.
























