An ivory netsuke of Shôki and oni. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 1052 Dα

An ivory netsuke of Shôki and oni. Early 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 1.922 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of Shôki and oni. Early 19th century

Standing with a drawn sword, the empty scabbard at the back, pulling at his windswept beard, while a muscular oni hides on top of his large hat and looks over the rim.
Height 7.5 cm

Provenance

Robert Sandfort, France (by repute)