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Antique Japanese parure / set of mask jewellery made of porcelain set on silver. Early 20th century. We are told that this is called Toshikane. <P><P>
Consists of a necklace with 7 masks; <br>
Pair of earrings; <br>
two hair clips; <br>
two masks with long wires that can attach to any piece of jewellery; <br>
one mask attached to a hoop. <P><P>
Total length of the necklace is 18 inches.Most masks are approx 7/8 inches long. The big lady mask in the center of the necklace is 1 1/4 inches long. <P><P>
Masks are made of the very finest porcelain and beautifully modelled, handpainted & gilded with fabulous character faces, representing gods, sages and other
traditional Japanese characters. Wonderful expression. Total of 14 masks. <P><P>
The masks are attached to a silver plate, cut to fit exactly the shape of the mask. THe necklace is a complex, fine silver chain with one strand slightly undone.
Most of the rest of the silver is made of wirework. <P><P>
Some masks have silver standard and Japanese hallmarks on the back. <P><P>
Condition is very good except for the single break in the chain (easilly remedied). No damage at all to the masks/painting/gilding. |
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