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A wood netsuke of monkeys on an orange.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,000.00 USD
A wood netsuke of monkeys on an orange.
Mid 19th century. Two Monkeys atop a giant Mikan Orange, each holding a smaller orange in his hands, on one side of the large fruit is a jagged hole that reveals another monkey carved inside the hollowed out interior. The exterior of the large orange is naturally carved with an ishime pattern to resemble the skin of the fruit. Unsigned. 1 5/8in (4cm). Provenance: Ex Richards collection. Purchased from R. Koscherak, 1957.