An ivory netsuke of Shoki on a high table with an oni. Around 1800

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An ivory netsuke of Shoki on a high table with an oni. Around 1800

The demon catcher is seated on a high, three-legged table, beneath which the imp hides, ready to jump. Finely carved, engraved and with some dark accents. Beautiful, golden-yellow to brownish patina.
Height 7.3 cm

Provenance

Estate of Albert Brockhaus (1855 – 1921)

Auction 1157, Cologne

Lot 436 D‡α

Estimate:
250 € - 300 €

Result:
562 €

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