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Model of a Seated Monkey Struggling with an Octopus
Model of a Seated Monkey Struggling with an Octopus

Model of a Seated Monkey Struggling with an Octopus

Date19th century
Object number91.172
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Pacific Species, Dec. 12, 2022 - ongoing.
Credit LineGift of the Robert B. and Honey Dootson Collection
Dimensions1 3/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 1/4 in. (3 x 3.4 x 3.1 cm)
MediumWood with inlaid shell and engraved decoration
Model of a Seated Shishi with a Ball
Japanese
ca. 1770
Object number: 91.166
Model of a Goat and Monkey
Japanese
ca. 1775
Object number: 91.158
Model of a Seated Kyogen Actor Drinking Sake
late 19th century
Object number: 91.171
Marine Ivory Model of a Seated Kirin
Japanese
ca. 1780
Object number: 91.176
Model of a Dragon Fish (makatsugyo)
Japanese
early 19th century
Object number: 91.184
Model of a Fukura Sparrow
ca. 1840
Object number: 91.160
Model of a Crouching Tiger
ca. 1770
Object number: 91.161
Photo: Paul Macapia
Japanese
19th century
Object number: 91.201