Far East, Japan, Edo to Meiji period, mid to late 19th century CE. A lively simian carved from boxwood with wonderful details including inlaid glass eyes, a finely incised coat, a petite tail tucked under his rump, and an expressive visage - signed under his right buttock. The monkey sits with legs crossed, head cocked toward the left, right arm tucked under the left armpit, left arm reaching up and behind his head. Quite an animated pose! Size: 1.375" L x 1.125" W x 1.5" H (3.5 cm x 2.9 cm x 3.8 cm).
Netsukes were both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The traditional kimono had no pockets. While women could tuck away small personal items in their sleeves, men suspended their treasured possessions (tobacco pouches, pipes, purses or writing implements and the like) called sagemono on a silk cord, hanging from their obi (sash). In order to stop the cord from slipping through the obi, a small toggle called a netsuke was attached.
Provenance: Ex-Paul and Louise Bernheimer collection, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, CA., acquired before 1980.
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Small loss to left hand as shown. Otherwise very good.