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A group of two netsuke.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
A group of two netsuke.
The first, mid 18th century, a wood carving of Oni crouching over the arm of the Rashomon Demon and sobbing uncontrollably, the claws of the demon's hand are clenched in a tight fist, the wood is rather worn and bears a good patina. 2 5/8in (6.7cm). The second, mid 19th century, an good ivory kagamibuta of a Shoki and Oni, the shibuichi disc shows a ferocious Shoki holding a tama in his left hand and wielding his great sword with his right, highlights are in gold, the simple ivory bowl is cracked. 1 5/8in (4.2cm).