An ivory netsuke of a monkey
After Kaigyokusai Masatsugu, Osaka, late 19th century
Seated, facing ahead as it scratches its right leg, one hand beneath its body and forming the himotoshi, the well-toned ivory is slightly worn and the eyes are of pale translucent horn with inlaid dark pupils, inscribed in a rectangular reserve Kaigyoku. 3.5cm (1 3/8in).