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A boxwood netsuke of an octopus and monkey.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
A boxwood netsuke of an octopus and monkey.
By Tanaka Minko (1735-1816), Tsu, Mid 18th century. The standing octopus with eyes inlaid in dark horn with black pupils looking down at monkey with mouth and eyes colored red, the eyes with black pupils. Signed on the reverse to the right of the himotoshi, Minko, plus seal and Kakihan.4in (10.2cm). Provenance: Purchased from Joseph U. Seo, 1960.