Cherrywood with finely engraved hair and patterns on the robe. Actor with Hannya mask with a large silver peony in his hand. The belt buckle made of carved red lacquer, the leaves of the peony made of malachite, mask and Tabi made of ivory. Height 3.6cm. Sign.: Ryukei & Kakihan on inlaid mother-of-pearl plates, cf. MCI. p. 673, Ryukei II., T?ky?-Schule, active 1830-1870. Condition A.
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