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Lot details Unsigned Japan, early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A larger than usual model of unusual sculptural quality, depicting a monkey trainer sprawling on the ground and leaning on one elbow, his mouth agape in a tired yawn, his monkey pulling on his robe and bamboo taming stick in an effort to keep his trainer from falling asleep. Two asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside, the larger one generously excavated. LENGTH 8 cm Condition: Very good condition with some wear, due to extensive handling over a long period of time, many age cracks. Fine, smooth, honey-yellow patina. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. This superb and large ivory netsuke appears to be the precursor to the sleeping sarumawashi and thieving monkey model which is frequently seen in netsuke art. 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 4-8 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.