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2 face okimono ( China & Japan ) - david - Jan 12, 2019 (07:26 PM)
- Re: 2 face okimono - Bill H - Jan 19, 2019 (05:28 AM)

Subject:2 face okimono
Posted By: david Sat, Jan 12, 2019 IP: 2607:fea8:1c1f:f90f:

Can anyone identify the artist of this 2-face okimono? Thank you! David.

Subject:Re: 2 face okimono
Posted By: Bill H Sat, Jan 19, 2019

Your carving is of a noh character called the 'Two-Faced Witch', and I'm guessing the material may be vegetable ivory (tagua nut) or possibly a marine ivory. The signature seems to be 光山, which I've seen as 'Kozan' with potters, but the carving class may have a different appreciation of pronunciation. Perhaps one of the Japanese collectors can clarify.

For comparison, I offer what I take to be an antique ivory netsuke of the same noh character which has a signature I haven't mastered yet in any category of Japanese art. It was acquired from a gallery I used to frequent but which no longer operates. The quality of this piece reflects more of the late owner's good eye for this genre than I can yet claim in good conscience to possess.

Best regards,

Bill H.

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