netsuke

Kyoto school ivory netsuke

18th century

sarumawashi (monkey trainer)

length 2 in., 5 cm

an ivory sarumawashi naps while his monkey perches on a bundle and sneaks a treat from his master's basket, well-worn and bearing a fine patina; unsigned

another view

kikumon

Scholten Japanese Art is open Monday - Friday, and some Saturdays by appointment only

Contact Katherine Martin at
(212) 585-0474 or email
[email protected]
to schedule a visit between 11am and 4pm preferably for no more than two individuals at a time.

site last updated
April 15, 2024

Scholten Japanese Art
145 West 58th Street, suite 6D
New York, New York 10019
ph: (212) 585-0474
fx: (212) 585-0475