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Katalognummer: NE0920-226 A VERY RARE WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF TSUCHIGOMO ATTRIBUTED TO KOKEISAI SANSHO Attributed to Kokeisai Sansho (1871-1926), unsigned Japan, Osaka, early 20th century Published: Bulletin Franco Japonais, no. 143, Masques Extraordinaires, January 2020, p. 19, no. 26. The mask in the shape of a one-eyed bakemono spider, probably a variation of the famous yokai Tsuchigomo (meaning literally earth spider). The mask netsuke is carved from a lightly stained, pale wood, the details finely rendered. Tsuchigomo has one large, central eye with a pierced pupil, terrifyingly large and sharp mandibles in the front, and four legs carved on each side. The choice of wood, stain, and carving style are highly suggestive of Kokeisai Sansho (1871-1926). The cord attachment is around the central bridge in the reverse. HEIGHT 4.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex collection Dr. E. Franckel, Vienna, sold by Kunsthandel Klefisch, 21 June 1997, no. 402, purchased by the European private collector P. Jacquesson.   Schätzpreis 估價: € 5.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 2.500 -