MASANAO: A SMALL AND FINE WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF A MONKEY By Masanao, signed Masanao Japan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Rutherston, Max (2017) Japanese Masks, Peter E. Müller, no. 92. Carved as the face of a monkey (saru) with a finely carved expression and amber inlaid eyes. The fur rendered with finely incised lines. The reverse with central bridge, singular himotoshi and signature MASANAO 正直. HEIGHT 3 cm Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: Peter E. Müller Mask Collection.