Lot Essay
The form of the monkeys in the second netsuke were suggested to the artist by the natural structure of the rootwood. The style of the monkeys is derived from those in early Chinese fan toggles.
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EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)
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A UMIMATSU [BLACK CORAL] NETSUKE AND A ROOTWOOD NETSUKE
Edo Period (18th century)
Of two monkeys by a small cave in a hillock; and monkeys climbing around an outcrop of rock
1¾in. (4.5cm.) and 2in. (5cm.) long respectively (2)
Edo Period (18th century)
Of two monkeys by a small cave in a hillock; and monkeys climbing around an outcrop of rock
1¾in. (4.5cm.) and 2in. (5cm.) long respectively (2)