As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Edo Period 1615-1868 , circa 1820 carved wood okimono depicting a Sarumawashi ( Monkey trainer) this rather naive but none the less charming character carries a monkey slung in a cloth upon his back , with a rope tethering the animal to his wrist, he carries a fan in his other hand , the artist has captured the individual in a static and thoughtful pose, the monkey with his hand out no doubt looking for reward , although unsigned it is likely that this okimono was carved by a Netsuke carver of the late 18th early 19th century , there seems no plausible reason to be carving an item of a scale that decades later would have been produced for the export market as an okimono , we will never know for sure but an educated guess would be a that a Netsuke artist has used his skills to carve this item as a gift or as a commission , whatever the initial reason it has now allowed us the opportunity to feature a very charming , rare and tactile okimono to enhance your Japanese works of art or Netsuke collection.
Condition report :
Lovely tactile well aged patination with only a minor old chip to the edge of the Fan .
Approximate Sizes:
Height : 81/2" 22cm
Width : 3" 7.5 cm
Depth: 2 1/2" 6.5 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item .
Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA793413
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 most unusual Edo Period 1615-1868 , circa 1820 carved wood okimono depicting a Sarumawashi ( Monkey trainer) this rather naive but none the less charming character carries a monkey slung in a cloth upon his back , with a rope tethering the animal to his wrist, he carries a fan in his other hand , the artist has captured the individual in a static and thoughtful pose, the monkey with his hand out no doubt looking for reward , although unsigned it is likely that this okimono was carved by a Netsuke carver of the late 18th early 19th century , there seems no plausible reason to be carving an item of a scale that decades later would have been produced for the export market as an okimono , we will never know for sure but an educated guess would be a that a Netsuke artist has used his skills to carve this item as a gift or as a commission , whatever the initial reason it has now allowed us the opportunity to feature a very charming , rare and tactile okimono to enhance your Japanese works of art or Netsuke collection.
fig 1. Japanese Wood Okimono Monkey Trainer -Sarumawashi
Condition report :
Lovely tactile well aged patination with only a minor old chip to the edge of the Fan .
Approximate Sizes:
Height : 81/2" 22cm
Width : 3" 7.5 cm
Depth: 2 1/2" 6.5 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
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Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA793413
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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