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A wood netsuke of Shoki and Oni.

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A wood netsuke of Shoki and Oni.
By Matsuda Sukenaga, Suketomo, Early 19th century. Shoki kneeling on an Oni and holding him down with his left hand, his right holding his sword in a threatening manner, the lightly stained Hida pine showing very slight traces of ittobori work on the back, nicely polished and showing a little wear to the front of the Oni, himotoshi uses a natural opening. Signed on the underside without reserve, Sukenaga. 1 1/2in (3.7cm).