Ivory okimono of Japanese god of happiness, wealth, and longevity from the Edo Period, circa 1860s. Pleasing facial features, elongated forehead, long whiskers, and shortened legs. 1 3/4" high.
Three Japanese Edo Period (Circa 1860 C.E.) Ivory Netsuke heads from the Noh Theater. Each incised with various characters of the theater and signed on reverse by artist. Netsuke #1. Hannya, the female Demon. The expression of this mask is a fusion of jealousy, grudge, sorrow, and grief of women. It has a demonic appearance with two horns, knitting her brows and stiffening her cheeks. Netsuke #2. Enmei-Kaja the Old Man Mask. He is the son of Chichi-no-jô. The mask has a sunny face that looks as ...click for details
