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A wood netsuke of Shoki and Oni.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
A wood netsuke of Shoki and Oni.
Shugyokusai (D2563), Tokyo, Mid 19th century. , Mid 19th century. Shoki chasing two Oni around a Tsuitate, the front with one of the Oni on all fours and the other standing behind him next to them is a wooden press of some sort. The reverse shows Shoki peering around the side of the tsuitate with his sword at the ready. Signed on the reverse, Shugyokusai koku kore, plus 2 seals, the first seal is a pot seal in the form of an archaic Chinese chia bronze vessel, the second is square with a double border and two unread characters inside. 1 5/8in (4cm).