Description

Antique Japanese keyaki (elm) wood plaque inlaid with a mixed metal scene of two monkeys, A large monkey dressed in a happi coat sits on a branch of a blossoming peony plant, in one hand he holds a lotus blossom on a long stem at the top of which another tiny monkey hangs on like a flag.

Both monkeys are detailed down to their each of their silver hairs and whimsical expressions; the peony plant also is rendered with mottled leaves and golden blossoms; two cartouche signature also in mixed metal: Katsu-Toshi (Sho-ju), the second reads : Shosenshi.

Meiji Period

Total size (including modern frame): 39″ high x 24 1/2″ wide x 2 1/2″ deep.