Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
Japanese antique pipe case cover in the form of two monkeys in a persimmon tree. The large monkey helps the little one up into the branches which are covered with ripe fruit. Carved of bone with expressive details and warm patina. With custom metal stand.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 6" high x 2" wide (6 3/4" high on stand)
item #1496624