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MIWA: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A BOY HIDING A HANYA MASK MIWA: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A BOY HIDING A HANYA MASK Signed Miwa三輪 Japan, Edo (Tokyo), 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved, the seated figure portrayed with his right pulling one eye down in a gesture of bekkako, his face forming a mischievous expression, mouth ajar showing his inlaid coral tongue and bone teeth, double inlaid eyes in bone and dark horn, and the left hand hiding a Hannya mask behind his back. The underside with large himotoshi and signed MIWA. HEIGHT 3.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Auction comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke of a child with mask by Miwa, dated early 19 th century, at Bonhams, Myth, Mirth and Magic, 14 June 2023, Paris, lot 22 (sold for EUR 2,048).

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MIWA: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A BOY HIDING A HANYA MASK MIWA: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A BOY HIDING A HANYA MASK Signed Miwa三輪 Japan, Edo (Tokyo), 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved, the seated figure portrayed with his right pulling one eye down in a gesture of bekkako, his face forming a mischievous expression, mouth ajar showing his inlaid coral tongue and bone teeth, double inlaid eyes in bone and dark horn, and the left hand hiding a Hannya mask behind his back. The underside with large himotoshi and signed MIWA. HEIGHT 3.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Auction comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke of a child with mask by Miwa, dated early 19 th century, at Bonhams, Myth, Mirth and Magic, 14 June 2023, Paris, lot 22 (sold for EUR 2,048).

Estimate 800 - 1 600 EUR
Starting price 800 EUR

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