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197 | A FINE WOOD MASK 200 | MASANAO: A SMALL AND
NETSUKE OF HYOTTOKO FINE WOOD MASK NETSUKE
OF A MONKEY
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) By Masanao, signed Masanao
Japan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

A finely stained, comical mask netsuke of Hyottoko. Published: Rutherston, Max (2017) Japanese Masks,
His mouth is twisted, and one eye is squinting. When Peter E. Müller, no. 92.
turned upside down, the bump on the top of his head
may suggest a female body part. Eyes inlaid in horn
and himotoshi on the central bridge on the reverse. Carved as the face of a monkey (saru) with a finely carved
expression and amber inlaid eyes.
HEIGHT 4.5 cm The fur rendered with finely incised lines. The reverse with central
bridge, singular himotoshi and signature MASANAO 正直.
Condition: A restored crack to one side, otherwise
very good condition. Beautiful patina. HEIGHT 3 cm
Provenance: European collection.
Condition: Very good condition.
Estimate EUR 800,- Provenance: Peter E. Müller Mask Collection.
Starting price EUR 400,-
Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-
198 | A WOOD NETSUKE
OF A CLUSTER OF
SEVEN NOH MASKS
Signed with a kakihan
Japan, 19th century, Edo period
(1615-1868)

Comprising six masks including Kitsune,
Okame, Hyottoko, Kojo, Buaku, Shojo
and a man sticking out his tongue.
Signed with a kakihan next to the
himotoshi.
LENGHT 5 cm

Condition: Very good condition.
Provenance: European collection.
Estimate EUR 800,-
Starting price EUR 400,-

199 | A WOOD MASK
NETSUKE OF KITSUNE 201 | HIDEKAZU: A RARE WOOD
MASK NETSUKE OF SHISHI
Unsigned
Japan, mid-19th century, Edo period By Hidekazu, signed Hidekazu
(1615-1868) Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Expressively carved as the mask of a ferocious kitsune Expressively carved as the mask of a Shishi with a movable
(fox), showing rows of sharp and finely carved teeth. jaw revealing rows of teeth and the tongue. Himotoshi on the
Singular himotoshi on the central bridge in the underside where also the signature HIDEKAZU 秀一 is located.
reverse.
LENGTH 4.2 cm
HEIGHT 4.8 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Condition: Very good condition, excellent patina. Provenance: European collection.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 750,-
Starting price EUR 400,-

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