Antique Japanese Ceramic
Shimizu Sekiho Onko
Noh Mask Netsuke Mennetsuke Japan
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Type: Mask Netsuke (Mennetsuke)
Material: Ceramic Pottery
Age: 1935-1943
Origin/Maker: Shimizu Sekiho (Seinosuke)
1889-1971, Onko ware, Akasaka, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Unsigned. Maker's mark on base
Sekiho (1888~1971) was born in Akasaka (Gifu) and entered the Seto Pottery High School. He became an apprentice of the first Sekisen and mainly created teapots. He made mask Netsuke from 1935 to 1943.
Living in the same neighborhood, Sekiho was on friendly terms with Ueda Reikichi, the author of Studies in Netsuke.
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), 1 5/16" wide (3.33375 cm), 15/16" deep (2.38125 cm)
Weight: 0.8 oz (23 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Seller from Ladenburg, Germany, 18 MAY 2014
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips.
Subject: Ceramic Noh mask netsuke (mennetsuke)
Location:
Antique Japanese Ceramic Shimizu Sekiho Onko Noh Mask Netsuke Mennetsuke Japan
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See also:
Type: Mask Netsuke (Mennetsuke)
Material: Ceramic Pottery
Age: 1935-1943
Origin/Maker: Shimizu Sekiho (Seinosuke)
1889-1971, Onko ware, Akasaka, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Unsigned. Maker's mark on base
Sekiho (1888~1971) was born in Akasaka (Gifu) and entered the Seto Pottery High School. He became an apprentice of the first Sekisen and mainly created teapots. He made mask Netsuke from 1935 to 1943.
Living in the same neighborhood, Sekiho was on friendly terms with Ueda Reikichi, the author of Studies in Netsuke.
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), 1 5/16" wide (3.33375 cm), 15/16" deep (2.38125 cm)
Weight: 0.8 oz (23 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Seller from Ladenburg, Germany, 18 MAY 2014
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips.
Subject: Ceramic Noh mask netsuke (mennetsuke)
Location:
Antique Japanese Ceramic Shimizu Sekiho Onko Noh Mask Netsuke Mennetsuke Japan
