Katalognummer: AK0220-312 THREE KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The first kagamibuta netsuke of an actor playing as Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa in the kabuki play Shibaraku. The second showing a mandarin duck on a rock underneath a Fuji tree with hanging blossoms and a peony blossom in front of the duck. The third of Shoki, his face showing a characteristically grim expression, and a horned oni close beside him with a gleeful expression, its head made from copper. DIAMETER 3.5 - 4.6 cm Condition: The ivory bowl of the first with some discoloration and cracks and the inside area of the bowl with some glue residue; the lid with greenish patina. Generally, in good condition. The second in excellent condition. The third ivory bowl with a crack, and missing the central section at the back, otherwise good condition. Provenance: British private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 300 Startpreis 起拍價: € 150 -
Katalognummer: AK0220-312 THREE KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The first kagamibuta netsuke of an actor playing as Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa in the kabuki play Shibaraku. The second showing a mandarin duck on a rock underneath a Fuji tree with hanging blossoms and a peony blossom in front of the duck. The third of Shoki, his face showing a characteristically grim expression, and a horned oni close beside him with a gleeful expression, its head made from copper. DIAMETER 3.5 - 4.6 cm Condition: The ivory bowl of the first with some discoloration and cracks and the inside area of the bowl with some glue residue; the lid with greenish patina. Generally, in good condition. The second in excellent condition. The third ivory bowl with a crack, and missing the central section at the back, otherwise good condition. Provenance: British private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 300 Startpreis 起拍價: € 150 -
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