Netsuke (monkeys and snake)

Japan, 19th century

Carved ivory.

H: 2.3 cm / W: 3.5 cm / L: 3,5 cm

O 430

Purchased from H. Sänger of Hamburg.

A netsuke is a decorative button that was tied to an inro box with a silk cord. The netsuke was fastened behind an obi sash.