Katalognummer: NE1119-287 ITTOKUSAI: A POWERFUL IVORY MASK NETSUKE OF AN ONI By Ittokusai, signed Ittokusai Japan, second half of 19th century Published: M. Rutherston, Japanese Masks, Peter E. Müller, 2017, no. 135. Exhibited. Carved as a viciously grinning horned oni, bared teeth with sharp fangs, large nose and pointed ears. His bushy hair is curling, and his furrowed brows and beard are flaming. A central bridge on the reverse forms the himotoshi, where also the signature ITTOKUSAI 一徳齋 is located. HEIGHT 4.5 cm Condition: Age cracks and minor wear to ivory. Good condition. Provenance: Peter E. Müller mask collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-287 ITTOKUSAI: A POWERFUL IVORY MASK NETSUKE OF AN ONI By Ittokusai, signed Ittokusai Japan, second half of 19th century Published: M. Rutherston, Japanese Masks, Peter E. Müller, 2017, no. 135. Exhibited. Carved as a viciously grinning horned oni, bared teeth with sharp fangs, large nose and pointed ears. His bushy hair is curling, and his furrowed brows and beard are flaming. A central bridge on the reverse forms the himotoshi, where also the signature ITTOKUSAI 一徳齋 is located. HEIGHT 4.5 cm Condition: Age cracks and minor wear to ivory. Good condition. Provenance: Peter E. Müller mask collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
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