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MIWA: A WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF OKAME, EDO PERIOD MIWA: A WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF OKAME, EDO PERIOD By Miwa, signed Miwa 三輪 with kakihan Japan, Edo (Tokyo), c. 1800, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved, the Shinto deity’s mouth open in a cheerful smile, with eyes squinting with delight, and full cheeks. Her bow-shaped lips revealing neatly incised teeth, and her hair is parted in the middle and detailed with minute incisions. Signature MIWA on the delineated himotoshi bar in the back. HEIGHT 5.4 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear, few tiny nicks here and there, and a short crack to the hair. The himotoshi bar with a further crack. Provenance: Italian private collection, acquired from Pierre-Eric Becker, Cannes, on 20 March 2000. Austrian private collection, acquired from the above.

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MIWA: A WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF OKAME, EDO PERIOD MIWA: A WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF OKAME, EDO PERIOD By Miwa, signed Miwa 三輪 with kakihan Japan, Edo (Tokyo), c. 1800, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved, the Shinto deity’s mouth open in a cheerful smile, with eyes squinting with delight, and full cheeks. Her bow-shaped lips revealing neatly incised teeth, and her hair is parted in the middle and detailed with minute incisions. Signature MIWA on the delineated himotoshi bar in the back. HEIGHT 5.4 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear, few tiny nicks here and there, and a short crack to the hair. The himotoshi bar with a further crack. Provenance: Italian private collection, acquired from Pierre-Eric Becker, Cannes, on 20 March 2000. Austrian private collection, acquired from the above.

Estimate 300 - 600 EUR
Starting price 300 EUR

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