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Ivory Netsuke - Hyottoko - Meiji browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Netsuke and Related: Pre 1920: item # 35346 Please refer to our stock # 1715 when inquiring.
Ichiban Japanese & Oriental Antiques Post Office Box 395 Marion, CT 06444-0395 203.272.7392 Guest Book SOLD - $495.00 |
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| An excellent Meiji period ivory netsuke of Hyottoko. Hyottoko is the name of a comic character in Kyogen plays whose mask is distorted and grotesque. In this fine mask netsuke, the mouth is twisted to the right and the one eye is shut as if to ward off trouble. A very clever aspect of this netsuke is the way the carver used the upturned mouth and the left nostril to form the himotoshi holes. Fine patina marks this early elephant ivory netsuke - excellent condition. Measures 1 5/6" high x 1 1/4' wide x 1/2" thick - two character signature. | ||||||
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