An ivory okimono-type netsuke of the Three Monkeys, by Tomomasa. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 828 Dα

An ivory okimono-type netsuke of the Three Monkeys, by Tomomasa. Late 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 400 € - 500 €
Result: 558 € (incl. premium)

An ivory okimono-type netsuke of the Three Monkeys, by Tomomasa. Late 19th century

Seated back to back in a circle and covering their eyes, mouths and ears with their paws, each one wearing a sleeveless jacket. The eye pupils of black glass. Signed Tomomasa in an oval cartouche reserved from the fur engraving.
Height 3 cm; width 3.7 cm