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Katalognummer: NE0920-193 NORISHIGE: A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI GETTING HIS EAR CLEANED BY A BIJIN By Norishige, signed Norishige 則重 Japan, Tokyo, second half of 19th century The wood covered in a light stain, similar to the stain used by the So-school of Tokyo. Depicted is a bijin (beauty) cleaning the ear of an oni, a sign of affection, which is also known as mimikaki. The oni is a repentant oni, as he wears a loose monk’s robe and holds a rosary in his right hand. Natural himotoshi and signed underneath NORISHIGE. HEIGHT 4.1 cm, LENGTH 4.2 cm Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: British private estate.   Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.200 Startpreis 起拍價: € 600 -