Lacquered Wood Netsuke Depicting The Kyōgen Theater Mask Of A Monkey

Object description :

"Lacquered Wood Netsuke Depicting The Kyōgen Theater Mask Of A Monkey"

Lacquered wood netsuke depicting the Kyōgen theater mask of a monkey (saru), very recurring in traditional Japanese theater. The mask is characterized by the typical physiognomy of the monkey, with large fixed eyes and an open mouth, of a lacquered red colour.

The netsuke is signed Deme Saman 出目左滿.

Origin: Japan

Period: Edo 19th century

Dimensions: 4 x 2.9 x 2.2cm.

State of conservation: Very good

Price: 2 800 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Lacquer
Width: 2,9 cm
Height: 4 cm
Depth: 2,2 cm

Reference: 1166692
Availability: In stock