Asian Art - 21st May 2008

Lot 248

A Japanese ivory carving of a dancing oni

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £300

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Description

A Japanese ivory carving of a dancing oni, with clawed fingers and toes, his robe engraved with skulls and bones, standing beside a dancing toad, a second toad and coiled snake to the base, 19th century, damages, 12cm.