A Tokyo school ivory netsuke of a priest and an oni, by Tomochika. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 816 Dα

A Tokyo school ivory netsuke of a priest and an oni, by Tomochika. Late 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 930 € (incl. premium)

A Tokyo school ivory netsuke of a priest and an oni, by Tomochika. Late 19th century

A Buddhist priest wearing a kesa and earrings cuts off one horn of a repentant and converted oni kneeling in front of him with hands folded. Signed Tomochika in an irregular reserve.
Height 4.2 cm