A very large ivory netsuke of an oni head. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 841 Dα

A very large ivory netsuke of an oni head. Second half 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 300 € - 400 €
Result: 682 € (incl. premium)

A very large ivory netsuke of an oni head. Second half 19th century

Carved from a large hollow piece of ivory, the head of square shape with bushy brows, large eyes, the pupils inlaid, the open mouth with visible fangs and a bushy beard.
Height 5.2 cm

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