LOT 1393 MASAKAZU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH PEACH, SCHOOL OF T...
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Description MASAKAZU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH PEACH, SCHOOL OF TOMOKAZUBy Masakazu, signed Masakazu 正一Japan, second half of 19th centuryFinely carved and stained, depicting a seated monkey (saru), dressed in a sleeveless jacket, its arms wrapped around a peach, while it takes a hearty bite. The glaring eyes are inlaid with highly iridescent mother of pearl. Asymmetrical himotoshi through the back. Signed underneath within a polished reserve MASAKAZU.HEIGHT 3.6 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: European collection.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a monkey by Masakazu, 19th century, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1985.399.8.Auction comparison:Compare a related wood netsuke of two monkeys by Masakazu, 19th century, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 15 May 2014, London, lot 9 (sold for 4,000 GBP).
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