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Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

$875

£664.41

€759.80

CA$1,222.50

A$1,359.69

CHF 709.99

MX$16,545.97

NOK 9,067.62

SEK 8,503.83

DKK 5,670.68

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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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