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An ivory Kurohige mask netsuke, by Hiroyuki
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868) 19th century
A mask representing a dragon god which is believed to live in the sea and have the power to bring rain, with big eyes beneath think eyebrows, The lower jaw juts forward, while the upper jaw is pulled back to create the concave shape characteristic of this mask. With the mouth open making the upper and lower teeth visible. Kurohige, meaning black beard, the name derives from the thick, black moustache and beard. Signed Hiroyuki to the back.
Length 4.4 cm. width 3.4 cm.