Seated Monkey Holding a Peach

Artist Masatsugu (Japanese)

Place of OriginJapan

Datemid 19th century

Dimensions1 7/8 × 1 in. (4.8 × 2.5 cm)

MediumIvory

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of Daniel and Fala Powers

Object number

2019.42

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DescriptionComical monkey seated upright, holding a peach with double inlaid eyes and one foot beneath him

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