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Large Japanese Boxwood Monkey Group Netsuke - Mother and Four Young - Shou Sai
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Large Japanese Boxwood Monkey Group Netsuke - Mother and Four Young - Shou Sai

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large finely carved Meiji period ( 1868 - 1912 ) circa 1890, boxwood Netsuke Monkey group, the artist has skilfully captured the moment a female monkey is seated grooming one of her young whilst the remainder of her youngsters are playfully climbing upon her, each of the Monkeys eyes have been inlaid using glass with drilled inset pupils, the hair is finely carved to perfection , artist signed to the underside in a seal signature that translates to read " Shou Sai" or " Shou ", (the artist is recorded both ways) a great subject for a Netsuke, and a great addition to your Netsuke or Japanese works of art collection.

Provenance:

Private U.K collection.

Condition report:

Lovely original used condition with minimal aged bruise to front right upper limb .

Approximate size:

Height: 2.25" 5.7 cm

Width: 1.9" 4.8 cm

Depth: 1.2" 3.1 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA541332
Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large finely carved Meiji period ( 1868 - 1912 ) circa 1890, boxwood Netsuke Monkey group, the artist has skilfully captured the moment a female monkey is seated grooming one of her young whilst the remainder of her youngsters are playfully climbing upon her, each of the Monkeys eyes have been inlaid using glass with drilled inset pupils, the hair is finely carved to perfection , artist signed to the underside in a seal signature that translates to read " Shou Sai" or " Shou ", (the artist is recorded both ways) a great subject for a Netsuke, and a great addition to your Netsuke or Japanese works of art collection.
fig 1. LARGE JAPANESE BOXWOOD MONKEY GROUP NETSUKE - MOTHER AND FOUR YOUNG - SHOU SAI
fig 1. Large Japanese Boxwood Monkey Group Netsuke - Mother and Four Young - Shou Sai

Provenance:

Private U.K collection.

Condition report:

Lovely original used condition with minimal aged bruise to front right upper limb .

Approximate size:

Height: 2.25" 5.7 cm

Width: 1.9" 4.8 cm

Depth: 1.2" 3.1 cm

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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA541332
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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LARGE JAPANESE BOXWOOD MONKEY GROUP NETSUKE - MOTHER AND FOUR YOUNG - SHOU SAI
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)
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