Caption

Netsuke in the shape of a nô theater actor wearing an Okame mask, Hôjitsu fl. ca. 1800–1860. Netsuke in the form of a figurine of a sitting nô theater actor wearing an Okame mask. The entire figure is carved in wood, while the mask is made of ivory, carved, engraved, and stained with black ink. The kimono is girded with an obi belt. The goddess Okame is depicted as a chubby, pleasant, smiling woman. Signature on the underside: Hojitsu. 19th century Edo period, 1603–1868, Japan. Sculpture; height 4.0 cm, width 2.6 cm., A small carved brown object resembling a rounded bundle or satchel sits on a reflective surface with a soft gray background; the object shows carved folds and layered shapes, a few darker engraved markings, and a small fabric-like strip attached on one side with a bit of red and white visible, while the overall colors in the scene are brown, gray, white, and a touch of red.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A24_112

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Keywords

Netsuke shape nô theater actor wearing Okame mask Hôjitsu fl ca 1800–1860 form figurine sitting nô theater actor wearing entire figure carved wood mask ivory engraved stained black ink kimono girded obi belt goddess Okame depicted chubby pleasant smiling woman Signature underside Hojitsu 19th century Edo period 1603–1868 Japan Sculpture height 4.0 cm width 2.6 cm small brown object resembling rounded bundle satchel sits reflective surface soft gray background carved folds layered shapes darker markings small fabric- strip attached side bit red white visible colors scene gray white touch red.