A boxwood netsuke of a sleeping sarumawashi with a monkey. - Wood (Boxwood) - Japan - Edo period (early 19th century)
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A boxwood netsuke of a sleeping sarumawashi, with a small monkey on his shoulder trying to steal food from a bamboo container.
The sarumawashi was a form of popular Japanese entertainment in which trained monkeys, guided by their handler, performed dances, acrobatics, and small theatrical sketches. Widespread since the Edo period, it combined amusement, ritual elements, and the notion of good fortune.
Netsuke, composed of the kanji ne (根), meaning "root," and tsuke (付け), meaning "to attach," are small Japanese sculptures originally used as fasteners to secure objects to the sashes of kimono (obi 帯). From the late 19th century they became highly collectible in Europe and America, admired for the variety of subjects, the fine details, the patina and their strong tactile appeal.
The netsuke is in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
Translated by Google TranslateA boxwood netsuke of a sleeping sarumawashi, with a small monkey on his shoulder trying to steal food from a bamboo container.
The sarumawashi was a form of popular Japanese entertainment in which trained monkeys, guided by their handler, performed dances, acrobatics, and small theatrical sketches. Widespread since the Edo period, it combined amusement, ritual elements, and the notion of good fortune.
Netsuke, composed of the kanji ne (根), meaning "root," and tsuke (付け), meaning "to attach," are small Japanese sculptures originally used as fasteners to secure objects to the sashes of kimono (obi 帯). From the late 19th century they became highly collectible in Europe and America, admired for the variety of subjects, the fine details, the patina and their strong tactile appeal.
The netsuke is in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
268
Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Dynastic Style/Period
Edo period (early 19th century)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Wood (Boxwood)
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
A boxwood netsuke of a sleeping sarumawashi with a monkey.
Height
2.2 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
2.8 cm
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