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Monkeys, which are native to Japan, symbolize the 9th year in the Chinese and Japanese 12-year cycle. They were highly regarded as subjects for artists in all media. When holding a peach, as in this example, they are associated with longevity. Okatomo, together with Tomotada and Masanao, were the three major netsuke carvers in 18th-century Kyoto.
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