A PORCELAIN MASK NETSUKE OF AN ONIUnsigned, porcelain mask netsukeJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Illustrated in 'Japanese Masks- Peter E. Mueller' by Max Rutherston (2017), no. 140This fierce mask of an oni is depicted in porcelain with an attractive blue glaze, with a malign grin and unusually protruding nose. The bridge on the reverse, which functions as the himotoshi, is unglazed. HEIGHT 4.6 CMCondition: Excellent condition, minor firing faultsProvenance: Peter E. Mueller Japanese Mask Collection