A wood netsuke of an oni (demon)
A wood netsuke of an oni (demon)
By Masanao, Yamada, Ise Province, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Seated, turning to the right, covering his head with both arms, protecting himself from the beans being thrown at him during the Setsubun ceremony, its legs crossed at the front to form the himotoshi, the pupils inlaid; signed Masanao. 3.3cm (1¼in) high.
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A wood netsuke of an oni (demon)
By Masanao, Yamada, Ise Province, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Seated, turning to the right, covering his head with both arms, protecting himself from the beans being thrown at him during the Setsubun ceremony, its legs crossed at the front to form the himotoshi, the pupils inlaid; signed Masanao. 3.3cm (1¼in) high.
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