AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH YOUNGIvory netsukeJapan, Meiji periodA dense and lively composition. The father monkey is seated, supporting one of his young while it climbs up on him over his brother. The other young monkey is visibly annoyed, screaming and holding on to the foot of the father. The father is inspecting a little plant in between his fingers. Fine hairwork and natural himotoshi between the legs; Ikkosai school.Dimensions: HEIGHT approximately 3 CMCondition: Imperfections to the material, small crack, otherwise good conditionProvenance: German private collection