Edo period
The russet mask lacquered red to the interior with detachable nose-piece above lush moustache, three lame kebiki-laced kozane yodare-kake attached, unsigned.
25cm (9 7/8in) long.
Footnotes
Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價
江戶時代 面頬
Provenance: Acquired in France prior to 2010
Jeremy Mason, London
Jeremy Mason is a noted bibliophile and dealer in Chinese and Japanese art who started his career at Christie's in the late 1960s, particularly known for his collection of Oscar Wilde books and ephemera, sold by Bonhams London in February 2026. His Chinese art collection was housed in his 18th century townhouse, Hoyle's House, London, some pieces for the last 50 years.