Seated monkey holding octopus tentacle

Seated monkey holding octopus tentacle

Artist Masatami (Japanese, active 1848-1853)

Place of OriginJapan

Datelate 19th century

Dimensions1 1/2 × 1 1/8 in. (3.8 × 2.9 cm)

MediumIvory

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of Daniel and Fala Powers

Object number

2019.36

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