SUKENORI: A HIDA SCHOOL YEW WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF A KAPPA By Sukenori (1887-1955), signed Sukenori 亮則 Japan, Takayama, Hida province, early 20th century Published: Bushell, Raymond (1985) Netsuke Masks, no. 258. Carved in the ittobori style (carved with a single knife or cutting edge) depicting a kappa, the pupils inlaid in dark horn. Himotoshi through the back. HEIGHT 3.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with hardly any wear, some tiny surface nicks. Provenance: Ex-collection Raymond Bushell, sold at Sotheby's, 21 March 2000, lot 302. Then European private collection P. Jacquesson.