Japanese Works of Art - 23rd November 2021
Lot 1218
A JAPANESE WOOD CARVING OF A MONKEY
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £650
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Description
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.