Ɏ AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY TEACHING HIS YOUNG BY SEIGYOKUBy Seigyoku, signed SeigyokuJapan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)A beautifully carved study of a father monkey holding down a sparrow and showing his offspring how to kill it. The young monkey looks on enthusiastically and is holding another smaller sparrow by the wing. Sensitive details in the facial expressions and overall a very charming netsuke. Natural himotoshi and signature SEIGYOKU on the underside. Compare also to the netsuke by Gyokumin no. 104 in this catalog.HEIGHT 3.2 cmCondition: Very good condition, fine patina, minor areas of discolorationProvenance: European private collectionAuction comparison:A similar netsuke as sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art including two masterpieces by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959), London, 7 November 2013, lot 43 (sold for 1,625 GBP).Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.