Lot Essay
The manzai were itinerant entertainers who performed at village festivals and holidays. Toyomasa portrays this entertainer vigorously dancing and drumming.
Details
MANZAI DANCER
Boxwood, signed Toyomasa
(1773-1856)
1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm.) high
Boxwood, signed Toyomasa
(1773-1856)
1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm.) high
Literature
Journal of the International Netsuke Collectors Society, Vol. 11, no. 4, p. 31