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Suganoya Shōko
Eight Monkeys Cutting Up Pumpkin19th century

Not on view
Small carved netsuke of honey-brown stag antler or wood, five monkeys with inlaid green eyes clambering over a ribbed gourd
Carved wood netsuke depicting multiple monkeys clustered around a large gourd, with finely incised fur texture throughout; figures shown climbing, crouching, and grasping the textured surface.
Carved wood netsuke depicting several monkeys and shaggy dog-like creatures clustered around a large textured gourd, with finely incised fur details throughout; warm amber-brown tone.
Carved wood netsuke depicting multiple monkeys clustered around a large textured gourd, with finely detailed fur and facial features; warm golden-brown patina throughout.
Carved netsuke of a textured round form, likely a lotus seedpod, with six small monkey figures clinging around its surface; warm brown tones with a red-painted center medallion bearing Japanese script in black ink.
Artist or Maker
Suganoya Shōko
Title
Eight Monkeys Cutting Up Pumpkin
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
19th century
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (4.5 x 4.5 x 4.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. G. W. Mead
Accession Number
M.59.35.6
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Japanese Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Drosse, Christine. "Netsuke Basics from A to Z: O." International Netsuke Society Journal 30, no.4 (2011): 22-29.