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Vtg. Carved Boxwood Netsuke Optical Illusion Bird Man Face Signed 宏中 Hironaka

$ 63.35

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: Japanese
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with minimal wear. This is an estate sale find that is believed to have been used for display. Please see photos.
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Beautiful vintage hand carved boxwood netsuke optical illusion of a face that is both human and bird like.  It is possibly of the figure Lezhenzi.  It's about 1-3/4" long.  The piece is signed 宏中 (Hironaka).
    This netsuke is from an estate of a theater associate professor and costume designer that traveled extensively around the world.
    Feel free to ask questions.