A Monkey Carrying a Heavy Temple Bell and a Paper Lantern on Either Side of his Burden Pole

Otsu-e painting.---------------------------------A Monkey is shown carrying a heavy bronze temple bell and a paper lantern, one on either end of his burden pole. The lantern out-weighs the bell suggesting the topsy-turvy way of the world and the false values set on things by mankind.Painted in black on paper; touches of red on monkey's face, lines of calligraphy.CAM 12/19/13---------------------------------------------------------------