A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI AND YOUNG AT SETSUBUN
A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI AND YOUNG AT SETSUBUN
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Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The pair hiding underneath a tattered sun hat covered with roasted beans, inlaid in bone, the adult oni protectively shielding its young underneath its body. The wood finely stained and the details well-carved. Note particularly the amusing expressions and the fine incision work to the hat. Himotoshi through the underside between the legs.
HEIGHT 3.3 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: British private estate.
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A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI AND YOUNG AT SETSUBUN
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The pair hiding underneath a tattered sun hat covered with roasted beans, inlaid in bone, the adult oni protectively shielding its young underneath its body. The wood finely stained and the details well-carved. Note particularly the amusing expressions and the fine incision work to the hat. Himotoshi through the underside between the legs.
HEIGHT 3.3 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: British private estate.
