231 - A LARGE NATURAL EAGLE CLAW NETSUKE WITH A MONKEY

A LARGE NATURAL EAGLE CLAW NETSUKE WITH A MONKEY Japan, 19th century. L 8 cm. Depicting a seated monkey (sarukô) cradled within the scaly talons of a bird of prey’s claw, with the monkey’s mouth highlighted in red pigment. Fitted with a silver mount bearing an engraved mon and a hanger serving as himotoshi. Provenance: - Acquired in 1987 from H. Laudenbach, Munich, as per inventory card. - Swiss private collection, Heidi Haupt-Battaglia (1921–2019). Comparison: For a similar netsuke, see Max Rutherston, stock no. MR3163. ***Please note that no CITES export permit is available for this item.*** A CITES permit is required for the export of this item. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. For further information, please contact the department.