By Masanao, signed MasanaoJapan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The richly burled wood left uncarved to a large degree, the cheerfully, almost suggestively smiling face of Okame is however finely rendered, with plump cheeks and full lips, her long hair elegantly falling over the shoulders, a burl appearing like her hand resting against her forehead. The base signed MASANAO.HEIGHT 16.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, natural age cracks, few small nicks.Provenance: French private collection.A quite unusual and rare okimono by the famous Masanao family of carvers.