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Photo: Paul Macapia
Netsuke modeled as a monkey holding a turtle
Photo: Paul Macapia

Netsuke modeled as a monkey holding a turtle

Datelate 18th century
Maker Yamaguchi Okatomo Japanese, active late 18th century
Object number33.477
Photo CreditPhoto: Paul Macapia
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing.Published ReferencesFuller, Richard E., A Gift to the City, Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1993, p. 19 Clysdale, Heather Colburn, The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, Journal, Autumn 2008, pg. 6
Credit LineDuncan MacTavish Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions2 x 2 1/8 in. (5.08 x 5.4 cm) L.: 1 in.
MediumIvory
Model of a Seated Monkey Poking at a Turtle
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Carved arm rest
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Object number: 35.278.2
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