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Ivory Netsuke Of An Oni browse these categories for related items... All Items: Japanese: Netsuke: Ivory: Pre 1900: item #968232 Please refer to our stock #9-371 when inquiring.
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| This is an amusing, well-patinated ivory netsuke of a seated oni wearing a tiger-striped loin cloth, his foot in one hand, the other with a sake cup. (Netsuke carvers were known to represent the mischievous demons in whimsical and humorous activities and this small carving is an excellent example of such whimsy.) The oni's facial expression with wide eyes, baring his fanged teeth and clutching his foot contribute further to the jocular mood of the piece. Inlaid with horn and jet, the netsuke is in very good condition with no cracks or restoration. Ivory signature plaque with red kao on the base reads HOMIN. Meiji Period, Japan | |||||||
