Ivory Netsuke Monkey in chestnut

ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE

A superb ivory study of a monkey emerging from a chestnut, two large leaves on the outside.
This netsuke model originally in wood by Toyomasa of Tamba appears to have been replicated by other carvers in wood.
This is an extremely rare example in ivory.

Similar Sothebys London 6 Nov 2018 Lot 85 in wood by Toyomasa.

Similar Zacke Austria 3 May 2024 Lot 128 wood unsigned.

Similar LACMA ( Toyomasa - wood)

Signed Tomochika
Weight about : 51 grams
Height about : 3.7 cm
Width about : 4 cm
Depth about: 3.8 cm.

Condition: Very good, rubbing
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A$2950