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Monkey eating persimmon on a crab (from folktale The Battle between the Monkey and the Crab)
Monkey eating persimmon on a crab (from folktale The Battle between the Monkey and the Crab)

Monkey eating persimmon on a crab (from folktale The Battle between the Monkey and the Crab)

Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1800-1875
MaterialsIvory with detail staining and horn
DimensionsH. 1 in x W. 1 3/4 in x D. 1 1/8 in, H. 2.6 cm x W. 4.4 cm x D. 2.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y775
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On view
LocationGallery 27
Subject
  • monkey
  • crab
  • persimmon