GYOKKO: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MASK SELLER
GYOKKO: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MASK SELLER
By Gyokko, signed Gyokko 玉光
Japan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The mask vendor depicted here seated and opening a mask box, presumably to show to a buyer, with a minutely carved inlaid mask carved inside. The wood is finely stained and accentuated in black lacquer in the expressively carved garment folds. His face is carved with excellent detail. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi through theback and underside, the signature located inside a rounded reserve between the two – GYOKKO.
HEIGHT 3.7 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Old Viennese private collection, collection no. 20, acquired in 1988.
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GYOKKO: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MASK SELLER
By Gyokko, signed Gyokko 玉光
Japan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The mask vendor depicted here seated and opening a mask box, presumably to show to a buyer, with a minutely carved inlaid mask carved inside. The wood is finely stained and accentuated in black lacquer in the expressively carved garment folds. His face is carved with excellent detail. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi through theback and underside, the signature located inside a rounded reserve between the two – GYOKKO.
HEIGHT 3.7 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Old Viennese private collection, collection no. 20, acquired in 1988.
