Netsuke
ca. 1750-1800 (made)
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This netsuke is in the form of a seated monkey looking forward, holding a peach in its right hand on the lower left-hand side, while scratching its lower back with its left hand. It has a pair of himotoshi, the larger hole on the underside and the smaller on its back.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Carved and stained wood with inlaid eyes |
| Brief description | Woo, Japan, dress accessories, wood |
| Physical description | This netsuke is in the form of a seated monkey looking forward, holding a peach in its right hand on the lower left-hand side, while scratching its lower back with its left hand. It has a pair of himotoshi, the larger hole on the underside and the smaller on its back. |
| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mr. George Salting, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Accession number | A.928-1910 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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