AN EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF ONO NO KOMACHI Unsigned Japan, Edo, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as the seated poetess Ono no Komachi, wearing a straw cape, and holding a cane and a sun hat in front of her. Her facial features are expressively carved, she has many wrinkles, her beauty has faded, nevertheless she still gently smiles, signifying her wisdom. Her hair which is tied into a knot at the back is finely incised. Very good, large asymmetrical himotoshi through the back. The expression is reminiscent of netsuke by the 18th century netsukeshi Jobun. HEIGHT 4 cm Condition: Good condition, old restoration to the edge of one foot. Provenance: European collection.