Japanese Works of Art - 12th November 2024

Lot 390

A GOOD JAPANESE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND THREE ONI

Estimate £2,000 - £4,000 | Hammer £2394

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A GOOD JAPANESE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND THREE ONI
MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY

The demon-queller is depicted standing, holding his sword in one hand and the brim of his large hat with the other; three small oni mischievously crouching on top, trying not to be seen; one looking through a hole at the front; 6.4cm.