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Collections

Takayama Meikei
Endō Moritō and the Head of Kesa Gozenmid- to late 20th century

Not on view
Wood netsuke or sculpture of a stocky male figure in a tall hat carrying a woman with long flowing carved hair, warm chestnut-brown finish
Carved wood netsuke depicting a standing armored figure holding a staff and carrying a long-haired reclining figure, with finely detailed incised surface decoration in warm brown wood.
Wood netsuke of a standing figure with animal features, wearing robes with finely incised floral patterns, a pointed cap, and carrying a staff, shown from a three-quarter rear view.
Carved wood netsuke of a standing figure in traditional robes and tall headwear, leaning back with a sword at the side, finely detailed with incised textile patterns and a warm honey-brown patina.
Carved wood netsuke of a standing figure wearing a pointed cap and robes with incised decorative patterns, mouth open wide, clutching a large mane of flowing hair against the chest, with compact rounded proportions typical of netsuke craftsmanship.
Carved wood netsuke in warm reddish-brown tone, depicting a robed figure wearing a tall ceremonial hat, mouth open, straining to carry a large limp figure with flowing hair. Finely detailed surface carving shows textile patterns and musculature throughout.

Takayama Meikei, Endō Moritō and the Head of Kesa Gozen, mid- to late 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Takayama Meikei
Japan, Kyoto Prefecture, born 1932-03-03
Title
Endō Moritō and the Head of Kesa Gozen
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
mid- to late 20th century
Period
Shōwa period (1926-1989) or Heisei period (1989-2019)
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
2 9/16 x 1 x 15/16 in. (6.6 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm)
Credit Line
Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection
Accession Number
AC1998.249.89
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Japanese Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Goodall, Hollis, Virginia G. Atchley, Neil K. Davey, Christine Drosse, Sebastian Izzard, Odile Madden, and Robert T. Singer. The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke: A Legacy at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Chicago: Art Media Resources, Inc.; Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2003.
  • Komada, Makiko. Netsuke. Tokyo: Kadokawa, 2015.