SHOKO: A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI STIRRING MISO
SHOKO: A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI STIRRING MISO
By Shoko Sugunoya, signed Shoko 尚古
Japan, Takayama, Hida school, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely carved as a seated oni vigorously stirring miso paste inside the suribachi before him, the oni's eyes inlaid in dark horn. He wears a monk's robe, with one shoulder uncovered, decorated with clouds – signifying he is a repentant oni, now performing the serious task of stirring miso paste, rather than causing mischief. Natural himotoshi, though the carving certainly has okimono-character. Signed underneath the bowl SHOKO.
HEIGHT 5.1 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: European collection, old Japanese collection label.
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SHOKO: A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI STIRRING MISO
By Shoko Sugunoya, signed Shoko 尚古
Japan, Takayama, Hida school, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely carved as a seated oni vigorously stirring miso paste inside the suribachi before him, the oni's eyes inlaid in dark horn. He wears a monk's robe, with one shoulder uncovered, decorated with clouds – signifying he is a repentant oni, now performing the serious task of stirring miso paste, rather than causing mischief. Natural himotoshi, though the carving certainly has okimono-character. Signed underneath the bowl SHOKO.
HEIGHT 5.1 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: European collection, old Japanese collection label.
