Project Description
Pale Boxwood Mask Netsuke of a Gurning Ghoul Attributed to Chikko (Osaka, first half 20th century)
Finely carved in all respects
Signed with a distinctive kaō. Osaka. Circa 1910-1920
Height: 4.6 cm
Until recently, this kaō was thought to be that of Kokeisai Sansho. In a recent ‘Euronetsuke’ article, Val Dryagin demonstrated convincingly that it is more likely that of his close associate Chikko
MR5313
