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Figure, Animal, Netsuke, E52.2

Physical Description

Ivory carving, depicting two monkey figures standing on a bee/wasp nest. The lower monkey is looking up at the other and putting its hand in the nest, which is waving its arms in fear, as it appears it is being attacked by the bees/wasps as it has one on its side. Standing money has gourd on rope around waist.

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 89 x 44 x 44mm

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