A wood netsuke of an oni (demon)
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Cowering beneath a large straw hat with a terrified expression as beans are thrown to exorcise him during the Setsubun ceremony, some beans of differing size adhering to the top of the hat; signed illegibly with ukibori characters in a double rectangular reserve. 4.2cm (1 5/8in) wide.
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Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Cowering beneath a large straw hat with a terrified expression as beans are thrown to exorcise him during the Setsubun ceremony, some beans of differing size adhering to the top of the hat; signed illegibly with ukibori characters in a double rectangular reserve. 4.2cm (1 5/8in) wide.
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