A RARE LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF HANNYA
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Published: M. Rutherston, Japanese Masks, Peter E. Mueller, 2017, no. 222.

Carved and lacquered in black with brownish hues, depicting the wrathful female demon Hannya. She is shown with expressively curling hair and small horns. Her black pupils surrounded by gilt-lacquer give her a haunted expression showing the deep melancholy inflicted upon her jealousy. Himotoshi through a thick central bridge in the backside.

HEIGHT 5.2 cm

Condition: Very good condition, minor wear to lacquer.
Provenance: Peter E. Mueller Mask Collection.