Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The first kagamibuta netsuke of an actor playing as Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa in the kabuki play Shibaraku. The second showing a mandarin duck on a rock underneath a Fuji tree with hanging blossoms and a peony blossom in front of the duck. The third of Shoki, his face showing a characteristically grim expression, and a horned oni close beside him with a gleeful expression, its head made from copper.
DIAMETER 3.5 - 4.6 cm
Condition: The ivory bowl of the first with some discoloration and cracks and the inside area of the bowl with some glue residue; the lid with greenish patina. Generally, in good condition. The second in excellent condition. The third ivory bowl with a crack, and missing the central section at the back, otherwise good condition.
Provenance: British private collection.