Lot 842 Dα

A large wood netsuke of a fierce-looking Kitsune mask. Second half 19th century

With large ears pointing forward, a large movable lower jaw and visible teeth, the eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the eye pupils of black lacquer. Inscribed Tenkaichi (first under the skies) Deme Uman.
Height 3.8 cm; length 3.5 cm