caption: The image shows an ivory netsuke of a monkey from the Meiji period, with a white background. The netsuke is intricately detailed, depicting the monkey with its arms outstretched and its head tilted back, as if it is trying to catch something. Its eyes are wide and its mouth is slightly open, giving it a mischievous expression. Its fur is a light brown color, and its hands are clasped together in a defensive stance.