Lot Essay
The subject is based on the Noh play Kokaji (The swordsmith), in which the celebrated 10th-generation swordsmith Munechika forged a sword for the Emperor Ichijo with the assistance of Inari, the Fox God.
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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED HOKEI
Details
A lacquer netsuke
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Hokei
Finely carved as a Noh actor performing the fox-spirit, Inari, wearing a mask and holding a hammer; signature on underside
2in. (5.1cm.) high
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Hokei
Finely carved as a Noh actor performing the fox-spirit, Inari, wearing a mask and holding a hammer; signature on underside
2in. (5.1cm.) high
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