Shimizu Sekiho Japanese Onko Ceramic Big Nose Noh Mask Netsuke Mennetsuke
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Type: Mask Netsuke (Mennetsuke)
Material: Ceramic Pottery
Age: 20th C. (1900s)
Origin/Maker: Sekiho (Shimizu Sekiho, 1889-1971), Onko ware, Akasaka, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Maker's mark on base
The largest number of ceramic mask netsuke are Onko ware. These netsuke are unglazed. The preparation of the clay and the way they were fired in the kiln created a unique texture that is very impressive. These masks were produced during the late 19th and early 20th century and are known for their robustness. The prominent signatures (or seals) are Sekisen (father and son) and Sekiho. Others such as Onko, Futaminoura, and Shinryoen are rarer. Some of the works are unmarked.
Size: 1 7/8" tall (4.7625 cm)
Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Seller from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan 22 JUN 2025
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips.
Subject: Ceramic Noh mask netsuke (mennetsuke) of a long nosed character
Location:
Shimizu Sekiho Japanese Onko Ceramic Big Nose Noh Mask Netsuke Mennetsuke
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Type: Mask Netsuke (Mennetsuke)
Material: Ceramic Pottery
Age: 20th C. (1900s)
Origin/Maker: Sekiho (Shimizu Sekiho, 1889-1971), Onko ware, Akasaka, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Maker's mark on base
The largest number of ceramic mask netsuke are Onko ware. These netsuke are unglazed. The preparation of the clay and the way they were fired in the kiln created a unique texture that is very impressive. These masks were produced during the late 19th and early 20th century and are known for their robustness. The prominent signatures (or seals) are Sekisen (father and son) and Sekiho. Others such as Onko, Futaminoura, and Shinryoen are rarer. Some of the works are unmarked.
Size: 1 7/8" tall (4.7625 cm)
Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Seller from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan 22 JUN 2025
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips.
Subject: Ceramic Noh mask netsuke (mennetsuke) of a long nosed character
Location:
Shimizu Sekiho Japanese Onko Ceramic Big Nose Noh Mask Netsuke Mennetsuke
