A boxwood netsuke of Shôki carrying an oni. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 859 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of Shôki carrying an oni. 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: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 682 € (incl. premium)

A boxwood netsuke of Shôki carrying an oni. Late 19th century

Walking bent under the load of shouldered basket in which sits a weeping oni, Shôki supports himself with his sword scabbard used as a staff.
Height 6.2 cm