Three karako

Three karako

Wood netsuke of three karako (Chinese children) playing. The standing child is depicted as it brings to the face a demon mask scaring the other two who seem to flee, dropping and knocking their ears. The netsuke is finely engraved in every detail. Beautiful dark patina.

 

Unsigned

 

19th century

 

Height 4 cm.

 


 

 

 

 

 

Item no. N 174