REF: J0038
Fine Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Monkey Trainer, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Fine Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Monkey Trainer, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
A finely carved ivory grouping of a monkey trainer dressed in traditional attire, together with two costumed performing monkeys – one atop his shoulder shading his brow while looking left, the other standing at his feed holding up a branch of peaches, both with very charming animated expressions. The trainer shown carrying a lion’s mask in his right hand. Signed on the underside. Height, 8.5”
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