A MECHANICAL KUROGAKI WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF A SHISHI
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The Shishi head carved with movable floppy ears and a jaw. The tama on its head is used to control the movable parts.
HEIGHT 4.6 cm
Condition: Good condition. The mechanical part is stiff and not fully working, though the individual parts are still movable.
Provenance: British collection.