Lot 617 D‡α

A fine ivory netsuke of a muscular oni, by Tomomasa. Second half 19th century

Standing bent over a large bell with a loose ball inside and polishing its surface with a baren, long curls falling over his back, the tiger skin apron with fine line engravings, and a tabako-ire with netsuke hanging from his belt. The eye pupils of black glass. Signed Tomomasa in a reserve.
Height 3.8 cm