Monkey dressed as a Sanbaso dancer - deer antlers - Japan - 19th century (Edo period)

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A Japanese netsuke of a monkey dressed as a sanbaso dancer, carved from deer antler, 8 cm long, dating to the 19th century Edo period, origin Japan, provenance Veilinghuis, authentic/original and in excellent condition, not supplied with a stand.

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The monkey wears a tall hat (eboshi) and holds a bell-bearing instrument (kagura suzu). He pretends to be a Sanbaso dancer. Sanbaso is a Japanese dance, performed during Old and New Year celebrations. The dance originated in the 9th century as a dance to prevent earthquakes. It is also performed during weddings. At the end of the dance it is spoken aloud: How fortunate we are that this generation lives in peace!

The netsuke is 8 cm long.

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