A lacquer netsuke
Signed Gyokkei, Edo Period (19th Century)
Of a Noh actor in the role of Shojo decorated in gold, silver and iroe hiramakie, an open fan in his hand, signed on an aogai plaque
16in. (4.1cm.)
Lot Essay
For a similar example, see Bushell, R., Netsuke Familiar and Unfamiliar, (Weatherhill, New York and Tokyo, 1975), p.137, pl.256.