MASANAO: SMALL FINE WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF A MONKEY
MASANAO: A SMALL AND FINE WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF A MONKEY
By Masanao, signed Masanao
Japan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: Rutherston, Max (2017) Japanese Masks, Peter E. Muller, no. 92.
Carved as the face of a monkey (saru) with a finely carved expression and amber inlaid eyes. The fur rendered with finely incised lines. The reverse with central bridge, singular himotoshi and signature MASANAO 正直.
HEIGHT 3 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
Provenance: Peter E. Muller Mask Collection.
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MASANAO: A SMALL AND FINE WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF A MONKEY
By Masanao, signed Masanao
Japan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: Rutherston, Max (2017) Japanese Masks, Peter E. Muller, no. 92.
Carved as the face of a monkey (saru) with a finely carved expression and amber inlaid eyes. The fur rendered with finely incised lines. The reverse with central bridge, singular himotoshi and signature MASANAO 正直.
HEIGHT 3 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
Provenance: Peter E. Muller Mask Collection.
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