Lot 943 Dα

A Nara ningyo type painted wood netsuke of a nô actor in the role of Kiyohime, by Mitsumasa. Late 19th century

Standing bent forward with a long striker, wearing a Hannya mask and long black hair wig; the robes painted with a silver uroko pattern and red and white cherry blossoms on a black ground. Signed Mitsumasa in a rectangular reserve.
Height 5.9 cm