Two ivory Masks of Otafuku by Masahiro and Hidemasa, Osaka, 19th century

Estimate

1,200 - 1,500 GBP

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Description

4.5 and 4.2cm., 1 3/4 and 1 5/8 in.

the First showing the plump faced mask resting in a shallow bowl, lightly stained, signed Gyokkosai Masahiro; the second of Otafuku grimacing as a bean, thrown at the Setsubun festival, lands on her forehead, signed Hidemasa

Provenance

The First, W.W. Winkworth collection
F. Meinertzhagen collection
C.P. Peak collection
M.T. Hindson collection

Exhibited

Eskenazi Ltd., June 1998

Literature

The First illustrated, Neil K. Davey, Netsuke, p.48, no.109