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Fine Antique Japanese Wooden Toggle of Onnagata Kabuki Actor. Edo or Meiji Period

£330.00 + postage

Really nice antique Japanese wooden toggle depicting a male kabuki actor playing a female role (onnagata), holding a fan in his right hand and pushing down the left side of his robe, exposing a bare shoulder. Pair of himotoshi on the back. Beautifully done example with lovely facial expression and great patina. Not signed.

Height: 5 cm

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Really nice antique Japanese wooden toggle depicting a male kabuki actor playing a female role (onnagata), holding a fan in his right hand and pushing down the left side of his robe, exposing a bare shoulder. Pair of himotoshi on the back. Beautifully done example with lovely facial expression and great patina. Not signed.

Height: 5 cm

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Identification of Asian Antiques. Translation of Chinese and Japanese Porcelain Marks