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Katalognummer: NE0920-152 A POWERFUL EDO SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI STIRRING MISO Unsigned Japan, Edo, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Powerfully sculpted as an oni dressed only in a loincloth and holding a suribachi between his legs, stirring miso. The oni has finely carved long hair, pronounced muscles and a defined spine, and his fangs, eyes and horns are inlaid in ivory. Large, functional himotoshi through the underside of the suribachi and oni. HEIGHT 3.8 cm, LENGTH 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with an excellent patina and age-related surface wear. Provenance: British private estate.   Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -