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A wood netsuke of Shoki and Oni.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 3,500.00 USD
A wood netsuke of Shoki and Oni.
By Kano Tomokazu, Gifu, Early 19th century. Shoki trapped under a basket by an oni, the eyes of the Oni inlaid in black, those of Shoki are in ivory with black pupils, and the buttons of his jacket are in ivory, the tip of his scabbard is inlaid in horn. The detailing of the basket and Shoki are finely rendered and Shoki's sword can be seen bursting through the side of the basket. Signed on the under edge of the basket in an oval reserve, Tomokazu. 1 1/4in (3cm).