Japanese Works of Art - 23 Nov 2021
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A JAPANESE WOOD CARVING OF A MONKEY
A JAPANESE WOOD CARVING OF A MONKEY
MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
The large primate seated on its haunches, a contented expression on its face as it holds a peach before its chest, its other hand comfortably resting on its feet, signed Masanao underneath, possibly for Masanao of Yamada (Ise Province), 5.2cm.
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