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A WOOD NETSUKE OF OKAME A WOOD NETSUKE OF A SLEEPING SHOJO
ON A LONG-NOSED TENGU MASK By Ikkan (1817-1893), Nagoya, 19th century
Late 19th century Lying with his head resting on his right hand, his long hair flowing
Okame climbing up the long phallic nose of a tengu (crow demon), down his back, his long robe decorated with a geometric design over
wearing an amused expression as she recognises the erotic a cloud-decorated under-robe; signed Ikkan.
significance, the mask’s eyes double inlaid; with an obscure signature 4cm (1 9/16in).
and a kao. 8.8cm (3 7/16in).
£2,000 - 2,500
£1,200 - 1,500 JPY280,000 - 350,000
JPY170,000 - 210,000 US$2,600 - 3,300
US$1,600 - 2,000
木彫根付 猩々 銘「一貫」 19世紀
木彫根付 天狗の仮面にお亀 在銘 19世紀後期
Provenance:
Provenance: Louis Gonse Collection, no.316.
Rolf Schmoll Collection. L. and Y. Laufer Collection.
Isaakson Collection. Purchased at Sotheby’s, Paris, 18 December 2012, lot 277.

For an example in ivory of Okame with a shorter-nosed tengu mask, The signature has been identified by different scholars as Ichiun
see V. F. Weber, KH, pl.XLII, no.10. or Ikkan.

For similar examples by other artists, see B. Hurtig, MNA, pp.76, 121,
and 172, nos.251, 479, and 704.

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. FINE NETSUKE | 19