LOT 289 LARGE WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF A MITSUNE KOZO
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A LARGE WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF A MITSUNE KOZO ATTRIBUTED TO RYUKEI SCHOOL
Unsigned, attributed to Ryukei school
Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century
Published: M. Rutherston, Japanese Masks, Peter E. Mueller, 2017, no. 143.
A large wood mask netsuke of a bakemono, most likely Mitsune Kozo, expressively carved, with three eyes inlaid, sharp fangs and sharp horns. The backside with himotoshi formed by a lobed bridge forming two stylized leaves - this and the style of carving with inlays is typical for the Ryukei school.
HEIGHT 5.4 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Peter E. Mueller Mask Netsuke Collection.
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