

Netsuke of Monkey Carrying an Octopus Bound in Bamboo on His Back
Small figurine of a monkey carrying an octopus bound in bamboo on his back. The figurine is made of a material that appears to be ivory or bone. The monkey is standing on two legs, with a large belly and a wide face. It has a wide open mouth with sharp teeth. The monkey's arms are covered in textured patterns. The monkey is carrying a bundle of bamboo on its back, which is tied with a rope. An octopus is wrapped around the bundle, with its tentacles curled around it. The octopus has bulging eyes. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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