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A Painted Ceramic Mask Netsuke - Girl - Edo browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900: item # 337760 Please refer to our stock # Ichi 1522-A5 when inquiring.
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A late 18th to very early 19th century (Edo Period) mask netsuke made of molded ceramic and painted - the himotoshi formed be a molded bar at the back of the netsuke. The character is that of a "Masu" or "Masugami" - literally Girls Mask. It could also be categorized as a "Mambi" - which means "perfect eyebrows", conspicuous by their absence. The treatment of the eyes and the general patina of the piece clearly date this netsuke to the Edo period - we lean more towards the late 18th century but it could be a bit later. The netsuke measures 1 5/8" high by 1 1/8" wide by 3/4" thick. Very good condition with normal light rubbing to the edges, but no chips, cracks or restorations.
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