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A WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY AND CLAM A WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY
By Koichi, 19th century By Masakazu, Gifu, 19th century
The monkey seated, leaning forward with an intent expression, its feet The monkey seated, vigorously gnawing at a persimmon held at the
tightly holding the clam, the flesh peeking through the large shell, the right side of its mouth with both hands, its feet clutching a leafy stalk
slightly worn wood with a fine patina, the monkey’s eyes inlaid; with two more fruit, forming a compact composition, one leg forming
signed Koichi. 3cm (1 3/16in). the himotoshi, the slightly worn wood variously stained for effect, the
eyes double inlaid; signed in an oval reserve Masakazu.
£2,000 - 2,500 3.7cm (1 7/16in).
JPY280,000 - 350,000
US$2,600 - 3,300 £4,000 - 5,000
JPY560,000 - 700,000
木彫根付 猿と蛤 銘「幸一」 19世紀 US$5,300 - 6,600

Provenance: 木彫根付 猿 銘「正一」 19世紀
Purchased at Alain Ducros, Paris, 1989.
Provenance:
A netsuke signature by a carver using the same kanji for Koichi is Purchased at Alain Ducros, Paris, November 1985.
illustrated by G. Lazarnick, NIA, p.642.

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