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A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle

About the Item

A boxwood netsuke depicting a monkey trying to catch a turtle, which retracts its head and legs inside the carapace. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century. Dimensions: 3.4 x 3 x 2.5 cm. State of conservation: Very good
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.34 in (3.4 cm)Width: 1.19 in (3 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Edo period (19th century)
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9162239102162
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