A large wood netsuke of a fierce-looking Kitsune mask. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 842 Dα

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

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 200 € - 300 €
Result: 496 € (incl. premium)

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

Provenance

Bonhams, London, 12.11.2008, lot 400