Netsuke Ivory Carved Mask Nô Theater Man Japan Signed Edo Nineteenth Time

Netsuke carved ivory representing a Noh theater mask (a character or demon threatening), from Japan, signed in the back, Edo period nineteenth century. This netsuke is in good condition. Signed see pictures. A note: tiny dirt and slight wear of time, see photos. Specimen in worked ivory, prior to 1 July 1947 and therefore in accordance with Regulation EC 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc. * The Netsuke: The Netsuke is a traditional Japanese clothing used to maintain the sagemono (literally "hanging objects"). Indeed, the kimono having no pocket, the various everyday objects are transported in a sort of small boxes called sagemono. These objects are suspended at the obi of their owner by a cord. Dimensions 3.3 cm x 4.4 cm Reference: G20 38 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com