A large Tomotada-type boxwood netsuke of a shishimai mask. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 429 Dα

A large Tomotada-type boxwood netsuke of a shishimai mask. Early 19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 600 € - 900 €
Result: 688 € (incl. premium)

A large Tomotada-type boxwood netsuke of a shishimai mask. Early 19th century

The square-shaped head with bulging eyes and a flat nose, covered all over with tufts and locks of hair, the lower jaw opens downwards to reveal a tongue and an upper and lower row of teeth.
Height 4.7 cm