Model of a Seated Monkey Poking at a Turtle

ca. 1770

Okatomo

Japanese, 18 - 19th century

Ivory with inlaid decoration and color

1 3/16 x 1 15/16 x 15/16 in. (3 x 5 x 2.4 cm)

Gift of the Robert B. and Honey Dootson Collection

91.163

Now on view at the Seattle Art Museum

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Pacific Species, Dec. 12, 2022 - ongoing.

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