An ivory netsuke of two monkeys with an octopus

Description:

Japan, Meiji period
L. 10 cm
Finely carved depiction of two monkeys discovering an octopus beneath a vessel. The octopus, with an indignant expression, firmly grasps each monkey with one of its tentacles.
From a South German private collection - The EU trade certificate for the sale of this lot has been granted - Minor wear