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Netsuke/katabori. Masatami (Japanese, 1853-1928). Figure of a seated monkey with short, stubby tail and genitalia, its right paw held up to its eye, the other holding a fine case inro; meticulous hairline carving and staining to emulate the fur; finely incised details and black inlaid eyes (horn?). Natural himotoshi formed by its outstretched legs and elegantly carved feet. Ivory, carved, incised and stained, with inlaid decoration, circa 1868-1900. Meiji Period (1868-1912).
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