LOT 0169 SHUGETSU
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SHUGETSU: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF THE SAMBIKI SARU (THREE WISE MONKEYS) By Shugetsu, signed Shugetsu 舟月 Japan, Edo (Tokyo), first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A compact and finely carved netsuke of the sambiki saru, also referred to as the three wise monkeys. The three primates are huddled together, each using their hands to cover the others' ears, eyes, or mouth. Their fur is neatly incised and their features, such as the eyes, fingers, and toes, are well detailed. Signed on one of the monkeys' backs SHUGETSU - probably Shugetsu II. Himotoshi underneath between one of the paws. HEIGHT 3.8 cm Condition: One foot with old repair to the toes, otherwise in excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: German private collection. Literature comparison: Monkeys appear to be a rare subject for the Shugetsu line of carvers. For an example of a single monkey performing the sambiki saru by Shugetsu I, see Scholten Japanese Art (2001) Expressions of Style, p. 123, no. 152.
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