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Japanese 19th century ivory box carved with a monkey catching a butterfly.
3 1/2inches long; almost 2inches wide and 1 1/8inch high.
Humorous subject of a furry monkey crouching on 2 legs, one arm held up catching a butterfly. Great relief carving and detail showing anatomy through thick coat and very fine fingers and
toes. Quizzical expression on his face.
Lid of box fits perfectly. Condition is very good except for a minor internal part of the box that is missing and cannot be seen from the outside. |
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