AN UNUSUAL ROOT WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF OKAME
AN UNUSUAL ROOT WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF OKAME
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
An appealingly rustic root wood mask netsuke depicting Okame. The wood is covered in a light lacquer finish and the himotoshi are in the back.
HEIGHT 4 cm
Condition: Good condition. Some wear to the himotoshi.
Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Japan in the 1980s/90s.
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AN UNUSUAL ROOT WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF OKAME
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
An appealingly rustic root wood mask netsuke depicting Okame. The wood is covered in a light lacquer finish and the himotoshi are in the back.
HEIGHT 4 cm
Condition: Good condition. Some wear to the himotoshi.
Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Japan in the 1980s/90s.
