Two ivory okimono figure netsuke
Two ivory okimono figure netsuke
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The first a mask carver seated, imitating the expression of the mask which he holds with one hand and a mallet with the other, signed Sosai, 4.5cm (1¾in) wide; the second a workman seated on and making a large round mat, signed Ikko, 3.8cm (1½in) high. (2).
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Two ivory okimono figure netsuke
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The first a mask carver seated, imitating the expression of the mask which he holds with one hand and a mallet with the other, signed Sosai, 4.5cm (1¾in) wide; the second a workman seated on and making a large round mat, signed Ikko, 3.8cm (1½in) high. (2).