As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this rare and unusual boxwood netsuke signed by the Edo period artist Nagamachi Shuzan , the wooden netsuke depicts a character wearing a Noh mask of Hannya whilst carrying a hammer behind his back , the netsuke was originally painted and gold lacquered and still retains most of its decoration some 200 years later , it is artist signed Shuzan in an oval reserve below the himotoshi at the rear , a rare survivor .The condition is lovely with age related wear to the paint Approximate sizesHeight 2'' 5.1 cmFree worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.For a further selection of our Japanese art collection please visit our new gallery at www.steveslyjapaneseart.comAvailable during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.comTel 07774-635918Height is 5.1cm (2.0inches)
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