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1958.61.76

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Netsuke: Monkey Using a Chestnut as a Knapsack

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Netsuke: Monkey Using a Chestnut as a Knapsack

Creation Date

1603-1868

Century

17th-19th century

Dimensions

1 in. x 1 1/8 in. x 1 1/8 in. (2.54 cm x 2.86 cm x 2.86 cm)

Object Type

Netsuke

Creation Place

Asia, Japan

Medium and Support

ivory

Credit Line

Bequest of Edward F. Moody, Class of 1903

Copyright

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Accession Number

1958.61.76

Object Description

The subject references the monkey, Songoku, who accompanied the Chinese pilgrim, Xuanzang, on his epic journey to India in search of Buddhist scripture.