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Finely Carved Japanese Boxwood Monkey Tonkotsu -Tobacco Container
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Finely Carved Japanese Boxwood Monkey Tonkotsu -Tobacco Container

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Meiji Period 1868-1912 , circa 1890 , carved Boxwood Tonkotsu ( Tobacco container ) finely carved in the form of a Monkey , the artist has used his skills to carve a Wicker Basket in which sits a very comical Monkey, holding his Hands to his Ears as if to depict "hear no evil " , the cord running through the container houses an Ojime bead in the form of a Monkey covering his Eyes , presumably intended as "See no evil" , it would be likely that the missing Netsuke was carved in the form of a Monkey with Hands covering his Mouth , this still represents a high quality Meiji period carved Wood Tonkotsu and remarkably still retains its finely shredded Tobacco , artist signed in an oval cartouche to the underside , a fine addition to your Smoking related or Japanese Works of art collection .

Condition Report :

Fine original condition .

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 3" 7.5 cm

Depth : 2.25" 6 cm

Width : 2.75" 7 cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA563532
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 Meiji Period 1868-1912 , circa 1890 , carved Boxwood Tonkotsu ( Tobacco container ) finely carved in the form of a Monkey , the artist has used his skills to carve a Wicker Basket in which sits a very comical Monkey, holding his Hands to his Ears as if to depict "hear no evil " , the cord running through the container houses an Ojime bead in the form of a Monkey covering his Eyes , presumably intended as "See no evil" , it would be likely that the missing Netsuke was carved in the form of a Monkey with Hands covering his Mouth , this still represents a high quality Meiji period carved Wood Tonkotsu and remarkably still retains its finely shredded Tobacco , artist signed in an oval cartouche to the underside , a fine addition to your Smoking related or Japanese Works of art collection .
fig 1. FINELY CARVED JAPANESE BOXWOOD MONKEY TONKOTSU -TOBACCO CONTAINER
fig 1. Finely Carved Japanese Boxwood Monkey Tonkotsu -Tobacco Container

Condition Report :

Fine original condition .

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 3" 7.5 cm

Depth : 2.25" 6 cm

Width : 2.75" 7 cm

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

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA563532
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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FINELY CARVED JAPANESE BOXWOOD MONKEY TONKOTSU -TOBACCO CONTAINER
FINELY CARVED JAPANESE BOXWOOD MONKEY TONKOTSU -TOBACCO CONTAINER
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FINELY CARVED JAPANESE BOXWOOD MONKEY TONKOTSU -TOBACCO CONTAINER
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)
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