Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Constructed in two separate sections, the cover in the form of a monkey, seated and wearing a short jacket, clutching his left foot as he cries out in pain, his right hand holding a later removable hossu (fly whisk), his garment engraved on the reverse with birds among scattered bamboo leaves, the body carved in high relief with a large leaf and stalk; unsigned. 31.5cm x 20.5cm (12 3/8in x 8 1/16). (3).