Netsuke mask group
Netsuke mask group
POA
Description
19th century Japanese wood Netsuke of a group of 9 masks from the famous Noh theatre which dates back to the 14th century. The Netsuke has 5 masks on one side and 4 on the other with a central himotoshi for the chord to run through. The well carved netsuke dating to the Meiji period circa 1890 is of a rich colour and good patina
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Material and Technique | Wood |
Origin | Japanese |
Period | Pre 1900 |
Style | Classical |
Condition | Very good |
Hallmark | Unsigned |
Dimensions | 4.5cms w x 2.7cms h |
Product REF: 0301