A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF MONKEY AND CHILD AFTER MITS…A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF MONKEY AND CHILD AFTER MITSUHIDEUnsigned, after Mitsuhide, wood netsukeJapan, Kyoto, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A wood netsuke of a large monkey, with eyes inlaid with silver and dark horn, caressing a younger monkey. A lively scene – both mother and offspring are visibly content, with the larger one grinning with inlaid teeth of ivory, and the younger monkey looking up at her with a gentle and sensitive smile. The mother seems to be tickling the young as the legs are scrambling. Good detail to hairwork and large himotoshi in the back. HEIGHT 4 cmProvenance: British collection. condition: Excellent condition.Auction comparison: Compare to a very similar netsuke signed Mitsuhide sold at Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection Part I, 8 November 2016, London, lot 97.