An ivory netsuke of Idaten and two oni, by Masatoshi. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 1068 Dα

An ivory netsuke of Idaten and two oni, by Masatoshi. Mid-19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 1.200 € - 1.400 €
Result: 2.108 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of Idaten and two oni, by Masatoshi. Mid-19th century

The Buddhist guardian god in full armour and helmet plunges his sword into an oni crouching on the ground, while another oni stands with the stolen pagoda-shaped reliquary behind them. Signed Masatoshi.
Height 3.4 cm