AN AMUSING WOOD MASK NESTUKE OF A PEASANT Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved to depict a commoner with large nose. The surface treatment is quite unusual featuring ittobori (single cut) incision work. Himotoshi on the central bridge on the reverse. HEIGHT 6 cm Condition: Very good condition, a microscopic chip to one ear. Provenance: European collection.