A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SARUMAWASHI WITH TWO MON…A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SARUMAWASHI WITH TWO MONKEYSUnsigned, ivory netsukeJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A humorous ivory netsuke of a sarumawashi (monkey trainer) with his trained monkey climbing on his back and holding the arm of a large wild monkey. The proportions of the monkey and sarumawashi are very amusing. Furthermore, the monkey appears to be blind. The present netsuke appears to be a variant of Kintaro with two monkeys motif, though with a humorous twist. Good himotoshi through the underside and side. HEIGHT 3.1 cmProvenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman. condition: Very good condition, appealing patina.