Lot 788
Japanese Netsuke: Striking 19th Century Piece Carved on Both Sides with Expressive and Detailed Kabuki Masks, Unsigned. As the kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets, Japanese men suspended small items they needed to take with them, such as tobacco pouches, purses, pipes and writing implements on a silk cord from their sash, and to stop the cord from slipping, it was fed through a toggle, or a netsuke. The custom of wearing netsukes flourished in Japan for more than three centuries (1600 to the mid 19th century) but the golden age of the netsuke is considered to be from 1800 to 1850. In the offering is an amazing 19th Century boxwood netsuke, round-shaped with 6 carved Kabuki masks on one side and 5 on verso, each unique. Wonderful detail in each mask in the most unusual piece, 1¾" in diameter and in excellent condition. Estimate Value $1,800 - UP
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