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Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

$875
£662.73
€761.12
CA$1,226.16
A$1,333.08
CHF 706.80
MX$15,980.30
NOK 8,983.10
SEK 8,229.74
DKK 5,688.44

About the Item

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke, an unsigned work depicting Hannya, the female horned demon popular in Noh performance plays, a solid hardwood piece carved in high relief as a miniature mask having pierced pupils and an open mouth bearing the teeth. A solid cross strut is part of the backside where the himotoshi is a hole pierced behind this cross stretcher. The front surface in Saishiki-bori, a painting technique on carved wood consisting of a gesso covering in the low areas with the wood grain showing through on the high areas with a stained finish overall. This technique was characteristically used by the 18th century netsuke artist Yoshimura Shuzan. Signs of wear and age, otherwise fine condition. 1-1/2 in. high x 1-1/8 in. wide x 7/8 in. deep (3.8 x 2.9 x 2.3 cm). 0.1 oz. (4g.). 19th Century. For a similar example see: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 91.1.1009
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-UB040871stDibs: LU1778244219802

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