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Collections

Masatami
Monkey with Persimmon and Beetlelate 19th-early 20th century

Not on view
Small ivory netsuke of a seated monkey hunched over a smooth round fruit, with finely engraved fur texture and honey-tan staining throughout

Masatami, Monkey with Persimmon and Beetle, late 19th-early 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Gerald R. Ryer, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Masatami
Japan, circa 1850-1890
Title
Monkey with Persimmon and Beetle
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
late 19th-early 20th century
Medium
Ivory with staining, inlays
Dimensions
1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/16 in. (3.5 x 3.2 x 3.0 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Gerald R. Ryer
Accession Number
M.91.47
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Japanese Art