MASAYUKI: AN AMUSING WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRUNK ACTOR By Masayuki, signed Masayuki 正之 with kakihan
Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, second half of 19^th century

Carved seated and holding a sake cup (sakazuki), his expression revealing his advanced state of inebriation, a Kyogen mask on the back of his head, his robe incised with floral designs to the back. A typical work of the artist with much humor. Two asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside beside the signature MASAYUKI with a kakihan within a raised rectangular reserve.

HEIGHT 3.2 cm

Condition: Good condition with minor wear, few minuscule surface nicks, a small chip to one of the himotoshi.
Provenance: German private collection.