Lot details By Kigai, signed Kigai saku鬼外作 Japan, late 19th-early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved as Okame seated in a wooden box carved to the exterior with a ‘luck’ sign, performing mamemaki (bean scattering), her face with a joyful expression, pointing at the desperate oni which is crawling under a large straw hat to hide from the beans. Ringed himotoshi underneath, signed KIGAI saku [made by Kigai]. LENGTH 3.3 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear. Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.
Lot details By Kigai, signed Kigai saku鬼外作 Japan, late 19th-early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved as Okame seated in a wooden box carved to the exterior with a ‘luck’ sign, performing mamemaki (bean scattering), her face with a joyful expression, pointing at the desperate oni which is crawling under a large straw hat to hide from the beans. Ringed himotoshi underneath, signed KIGAI saku [made by Kigai]. LENGTH 3.3 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear. Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.
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