

Dark brown statue of a monkey by artist Netsuke. The monkey is crouched on its haunches. Its arms are bent and held close to its body. The left arm is wrapped around the left leg. The right arm is resting on the right knee. The head is tilted to the left, and the left hand is touching the base of the statue. The monkey has a serious expression with its mouth slightly open, revealing small white teeth. The eyes are made of a shiny yellow material. The statue has a glossy finish. The background is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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