A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY EMERGING FROM A CHESTNUT Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved, the wood attractively stained, and depicting a monkey emerging from a chestnut. The monkey's pupils inlaid in bone. Good asymmetrical himotoshi through the under- and backside. HEIGHT 3.6 cm Condition: Good, worn condition. The monkey's arm with some surface wear and minor chipping. Provenance: British collection. Auction comparison: An almost identical netsuke sold at Lempertz, Asiatische Kunst, 7 December 2018, Cologne, lot 342.