19c Negoro lacquer netsuke SHISHI mask for Shishimai dance

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19th century lacquer on wood netsuke of a shishi (Buddhist lion) mask used in Shishimai dance. Very well carved, wonderful fierce expression, gold lacquer on eyes and teeth. The top is lacquered in Negoro style - red lacquer over black, so as it wears the black and then wood starts showing, thus adding yet another color to the piece. Very pleasant feel of age, old stable crack on the left side by the bottom as seen on photos. Length 1.34 inches.

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19c Negoro lacquer netsuke SHISHI mask for Shishimai dance

Lot 0191

Estimate $350-$400

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