Netsuke
1825-1875 (made)
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Netsuke of a group of twelve different masks arranged in an orderly pile and facing outwards, each being attached to at least one other mask, and carved in openwork in stained wood, with a single circular cord-hole (himotôshi) which, together with other openings in the body of the netsuke, were used for attaching the cord.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved and stained wood in openwork |
| Brief description | Netsuke of a group of twelve masks, of wood carved in openwork, signed Kôyôsai, Japan, 1825-1875 |
| Physical description | Netsuke of a group of twelve different masks arranged in an orderly pile and facing outwards, each being attached to at least one other mask, and carved in openwork in stained wood, with a single circular cord-hole (himotôshi) which, together with other openings in the body of the netsuke, were used for attaching the cord. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Signed 'Kôyôsai' (Signature incised on a rectangular plaque on the underside.) |
| Gallery label | Masks
1825-75
Signed 'Kôyôsai'
Stained wood
Wheatley Gift
Museum no. A.69-1918(2016) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs. James Wheatley |
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| Accession number | A.69-1918 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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