Antique Carved Japanese Wood Mask Netsukes, Signed Deme Joman and Iko

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Very special antique wood well-carved and clearly signed netsukes. One still has the excellent gold polychrome highlighting the features. The … Read more Very special antique wood well-carved and clearly signed netsukes. One still has the excellent gold polychrome highlighting the features. The Deme family was a prominent dynasty of traditional Japanese mask carvers dating back centuries, originating mask netsukes through figures like Deme Eiman (d. 1705). Signatures like Iko or Ikko (frequently associated with 19th-century schools such as the Tsu school) are known for expressive wood or boxwood carvings, including demon/theatrical mask netsukes (like Hannya or Kyogen styles).

These are for the serious collector.

Size: Each between 1 3/4" inches tall; 1 inch deep; 1 1/2 inch wide.

Medium: Wood

Condition: Very Good. No damage.

The overall condition is better than you would expect from an object of substantial age that has been displayed/handled/used, usually over the lifetimes of several owners.

Circa: The Deme is estimated to be 18th Century. The Ikko is estimated 19th Century

Provenance: Chait Gallery.

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