Katalognummer: NE0320-119 A POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI ATOP A CLOUD WITH SHRINE Unsigned Japan, Edo, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Atchley, Virginia / Davey, Neil (2006) The Virginia Atchley Collection of Japanese Miniature Arts, p. 210, no. IN25 (part of an inro). A powerfully sculpted wood netsuke depicting an oni fleeing atop a cloud, holding a pagoda-shaped shrine in his hands, presumably stolen from Bishamon Ten (one of the seven lucky gods derived from the Hindu deity Kubera). The muscular oni has a grim expression, long finely carved hair and is wearing a tiger-skin loincloth. His feet are enveloped in the densely carved cloud, which is depicted in movement. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi, appearing like a flaming screaming head, on the underside. The wood of a very good color with a stunning patina. HEIGHT 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with a stunning patina. One minor, old chip to the cloud (visible in the catalog illustration). Provenance: Ex Virginia Atchley Collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
Katalognummer: NE0320-119 A POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI ATOP A CLOUD WITH SHRINE Unsigned Japan, Edo, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Atchley, Virginia / Davey, Neil (2006) The Virginia Atchley Collection of Japanese Miniature Arts, p. 210, no. IN25 (part of an inro). A powerfully sculpted wood netsuke depicting an oni fleeing atop a cloud, holding a pagoda-shaped shrine in his hands, presumably stolen from Bishamon Ten (one of the seven lucky gods derived from the Hindu deity Kubera). The muscular oni has a grim expression, long finely carved hair and is wearing a tiger-skin loincloth. His feet are enveloped in the densely carved cloud, which is depicted in movement. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi, appearing like a flaming screaming head, on the underside. The wood of a very good color with a stunning patina. HEIGHT 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with a stunning patina. One minor, old chip to the cloud (visible in the catalog illustration). Provenance: Ex Virginia Atchley Collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
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