AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY ON A HORSE Lot n° 23

Ivory netsuke Japan 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The monkey, or saru, on a horse is an old Chinese symbol for the rise to power. “The monkey sitting on a horse” reads “Ma Shang Feng Hou” ????, which sounds like “Promotion is fast approaching”. This monkey is wearing a courtly eboshi on his head and holding the reins, while the horse’s head is raised. Himotoshi in the center of the rectangular base. HEIGHT 4.4 CM Condition: Very good condition with only very minor age cracks Provenance: French private collection