By Hoshunsai Masayuki, signed Masayuki and kakihan Japan, Edo/Tokyo, Asakusa, second half of 19th century Finely crafted as a mask carver, wearing an elaborately folded robe and cap, and holding a chisel and the mask of Usofuki. Amusingly, he is imitating the distorted facial features of Usufoki – perhaps he is gaining inspiration from the act. The underside well-carved with large himotoshi and the signature MASAYUKI with the artist’s kakihan. HEIGHT 3.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition with only some very minor surface wear. Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Japan c. 1980.
By Hoshunsai Masayuki, signed Masayuki and kakihan Japan, Edo/Tokyo, Asakusa, second half of 19th century Finely crafted as a mask carver, wearing an elaborately folded robe and cap, and holding a chisel and the mask of Usofuki. Amusingly, he is imitating the distorted facial features of Usufoki – perhaps he is gaining inspiration from the act. The underside well-carved with large himotoshi and the signature MASAYUKI with the artist’s kakihan. HEIGHT 3.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition with only some very minor surface wear. Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Japan c. 1980.
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