Edo period Japanese wooden netsuke. Mask of a demon. Signed 'ransen'. 1800-1850 A'netsuke'is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century'Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an'inro'box (small case suspended from sash holding a kimono.

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Size: 2900px × 2983px
Location: Japan
Photo credit: © ethnografia / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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