Lot Essay
This netsuke is by a follower of Yoshimura Shuzan of Shimanouchi, Osaka.
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EDO PERIOD (LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
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A NETSUKE
Edo Period (Late 18th-Early 19th Century)
Katabori, painted wood, of a lively figure of a retired man dancing in a festival, a kasa [oiled paper parasol] over his shoulder and wearing the mask of a laughing old man, the cords of the mask inlaid in lacquered paper string
5.2cm. high
Edo Period (Late 18th-Early 19th Century)
Katabori, painted wood, of a lively figure of a retired man dancing in a festival, a kasa [oiled paper parasol] over his shoulder and wearing the mask of a laughing old man, the cords of the mask inlaid in lacquered paper string
5.2cm. high
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