A large boxwood netsuke of three oni, by Tadahisa. 19th century - image-1

Lot 714 Dα

A large boxwood netsuke of three oni, by Tadahisa. 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 900 € - 1.200 €
Result: 1.240 € (incl. premium)

A large boxwood netsuke of three oni, by Tadahisa. 19th century

Carved as three oni being driven off at setsubun, two on the top of Shôki’s straw hat pelted by beans, one angrily tagging at the loincloth of a third who cowers beneath, the demons with horns of ebony. Signed Tadahisa in two rectangular reserves.
Height 2.8 cm; length 4.5 cm