Figure Item Number: 2695/45 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Netsuke figure. Small ivory carving of three monkeys. The large monkey sits with hands over the sides of his head. Smaller monkeys crawl in his lap and on his back. Ink used to highlight the hands and feet.
History Of Use
Netsuke--a miniature sculpture used to secure the cord of a pouch or small basket, worn on a robe's sash.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Jessie Isobel Binning before September 26, 2007
- Received from Jessie Isobel Binning (Donor) on September 26, 2007
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Jessie Isobel Binning
- Received from
- Jessie Isobel Binning (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 26, 2007
- Acquisition Date
- on September 26, 2007
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 79
- Accession Number
- 2695/0045