Ceramic netsuke imitating varnished wood, modeled like an Okina (old man) mask.
Circular tufted eyebrows, slightly open mouth revealing two white teeth, and wide nose.
The back features a bar forming the natural himotoshi and a seal mark.
Superb patina, unique!
Very good condition.
Unsigned.
Early Meiji period Late 19th c.
Dim. 4.8cm.
(n.b. former collection of Armand Basi)
