† A LACQUER NETSUKE OF A CLUSTER OF MASKSUnsignedJapan, 19th centuryFinely carved and lacquered in gold, silver and red maki-e, depicting a cluster of masks including Okame, Hannya, kitsune, Hyottoko and a long-nosed tengu. Natural himotoshi.LENGTH 3.8 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear to lacquer.Provenance: Canadian private collection, purchased from Orientations Gallery, New York.13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.