A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory brush pot featuring three monkeys chasing insects, signed with three character mark, the associated lid with cloud finial (lid badly af), height to finial approx 15cm.Additional Informationthe lid has been cracked and badly repaired, the finial has been off and crudely re-attached, further heavy wear, does not fit tightly so probably an association, the brush pot with hairlines to the flat section of the rim and further general wear. Base piece has been glued back into place with visible glue. Gap in fitting, small scratches to foot rim.