A Japanese Staghorn Carving of a Lantern with Eagle and Monkeys

Edo (1615-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, very finely carved stag horn with eagle perched atop a lantern staring down at three small monkeys seated on the ground below, set into an ivory circular base signed 民玉 (Mingyoku).

6 3/8 in., 2 3/4 in. diameter

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia From the personal collection of antique gallery owners Michael and Ingrid Kelly who owned Worldwide Gallery Antiques, dealing with antiques for over sixty-five years, retiring to Fredericksburg, Virginia, where they filled their own residence with Asian and Belle Epoch fine arts and antiques.

Very good condition; a small break with loss with lower end of one seam on lantern; possible loss to a few ivy leaf inserts.

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