Netsuke, wood, Shoki hiding from demon, signed Masakazu, Japan, late 18th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 18th century
The netsuke is a toggle. Above all they had to have the means of attaching the cord. This is a three- dimensional carving, such as this netsuke. This example is signed Masakuzu. This netsuke of Shoki hidding in a bush is beautifully formed and humorous with the seemingly fearsome figure of a demon queller to frightened to emerge. The entire circumference of the netsuke is intricately carved with even Shoki’s clothing bearing a distinctive textile pattern. Netsuke in wood of Shoki hiding from demon, signed Masakazu
Bequeathed by Mr. George Salting, accessioned in 1910.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Carved wood
- Dimensions
- Height: 3.49 cm
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- Masakazu
- Place recorded
- Japan
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London collection record for this single object (sentences kept verbatim apart from removed sale or rarity wording); how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Candidate id
- vam-O492971
- Museum object name
- Netsuke
- Holding institution
- Victoria and Albert Museum, London
- Museum object number
- A.771-1910
- Museum system number
- O492971
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm the wider type, maker and dating against a specialist reference; this entry documents one recorded example.