Boxwood netsuke of a Hannya mask - Deme Uman
Echizen, circa 1800
A boxwood netsuke of a Hannya mask, the horned demon’s mouth stretched into a gaping grimace that reveals sharp fangs. The hannya represents a female consumed by jealousy and a desire for revenge.
Signed: Deme Uman
Height: 5.8cm
Provenance:
Michael A. Braun collection
