Lot details By Masakazu, signed Masakazu Japan, Osaka, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a seated bakemono playing the koto, his hands gently pulling at the strings. The prominent head with a joyful expression. The koto with neatly incised detail on the side. A large himotoshi through the base of the koto, the other underneath the bakemono’s legs, signed MASAKAZU with a wavy reserve. LENGTH 4.3 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: European collection.
Lot details By Masakazu, signed Masakazu Japan, Osaka, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a seated bakemono playing the koto, his hands gently pulling at the strings. The prominent head with a joyful expression. The koto with neatly incised detail on the side. A large himotoshi through the base of the koto, the other underneath the bakemono’s legs, signed MASAKAZU with a wavy reserve. LENGTH 4.3 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: European collection.
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