An ivory netsuke of a seated monkey | Christie's

Sale 7157

Oriental Works of Art

London, South Kensington

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21 March 1996

Browse Sale

Lot 26

An ivory netsuke of a seated monkey

Price realised

GBP 920

Estimate

GBP 500 - GBP 800

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An ivory netsuke of a seated monkey
holding a persimmon in both hands, the eyes inlaid in horn -- 1¼.in (3.2cm) long, signed Masatami (Shomin).
See Illustration.
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