

Netsuke of Monkey Examining Turtle
Dark brown wooden netsuke figurine of a monkey in a crouching position. The monkey has a rounded head with a topknot. The left hand touches the right shoulder. The right hand holds an object, likely a turtle, in a horizontal position. The monkey has a short tail. The background is light gray. The monkey is titled "Netsuke of Monkey Examining Turtle" and made by artist unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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