A finely modelled Japanese HIRADO pottery figure of a seated monkey, dating from the Meiji period (1868–1912). The monkey is rendered in a naturalistic pose with carefully incised fur, expressive facial features and finely detailed hands and feet. The figure is covered in a soft white glaze. There is a small aperture near the hand and underside, suggesting that the figure may originally have held a separately fitted object or attribute, although this cannot be confirmed. Size: Length 11.7cm × Width 7.8cm × Height 11cm Condition: In excellent overall condition, with minor age-related surface marks. It is uncertain whether a small separately fitted object is missing from the hand. Please examine the photographs carefully.