Lot details By Hokyudo Itsumin, signed Hokyudo Itsumin to Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century Superbly carved, the wood attractively stained, depicting the legendary demon queller Shoki pressing down against the lid of a tub with all his might, an oni trying to escape from within. All details are very finely carved, such as the neatly stippled cloud design on Shoki’s robe, the wild flaming hair and beard, and the muscular arms. The eyes of both are inlaid in dark horn. Signed underneath within a shaped, recessed reserve HOKYUDO ITSUMIN to [carved by Hokyudo itsumin]. HEIGHT 11 cm, WIDTH 8.8 cm Condition: Chip to the upper part of the robe and Shoki’s sword. Otherwise fine condition. Presents beautifully. Provenance: Belgian private collection. Auction comparison: A related wood okimono of monkeys, by Hokyudo Itsumin, was sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 10 November 2011, London, lot 121 (sold for 5,000 GBP).
Lot details By Hokyudo Itsumin, signed Hokyudo Itsumin to Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century Superbly carved, the wood attractively stained, depicting the legendary demon queller Shoki pressing down against the lid of a tub with all his might, an oni trying to escape from within. All details are very finely carved, such as the neatly stippled cloud design on Shoki’s robe, the wild flaming hair and beard, and the muscular arms. The eyes of both are inlaid in dark horn. Signed underneath within a shaped, recessed reserve HOKYUDO ITSUMIN to [carved by Hokyudo itsumin]. HEIGHT 11 cm, WIDTH 8.8 cm Condition: Chip to the upper part of the robe and Shoki’s sword. Otherwise fine condition. Presents beautifully. Provenance: Belgian private collection. Auction comparison: A related wood okimono of monkeys, by Hokyudo Itsumin, was sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 10 November 2011, London, lot 121 (sold for 5,000 GBP).
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