Ojime in the shape of a monkey, curled into a tight ball with its hands and feet covering eyes, mouth, and ears, thus representing the Sanbiki Saru "Three Wise Monkeys". Ivory, well polished and patinated, light amber-colored on the back from wear. Signed in a polished rectangular reserve: Kaigyoku. ? 2cm. Condition A/B. Hair-crack on both sides of the himotoshi. Identical position as on the preceding netsuke.
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