By Okatori, signed Okatori 岡隹 Japan, Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The muscular oni, dressed only in loincloth, presses its weight against a straw basket with a menacing expression, turning tables on his enemy – Shoki the demon queller – who is shown crammed into the basket underneath, his expression amusingly helpless and the scabbard of his sword piercing through the top of the basket. The eyes of both are inlaid in dark horn. Natural himotoshi through Shoki’s legs and signed underneath OKATORI. Okatori was an important member of the Kyoto school and brother to Yamaguchi Okatomo. This model is more frequently associated with Kano Tomokazu (see auction comparison) and appears to be unique for the Oka-school. LENGTH 4.2 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear, fine patina. Provenance: Old French collection Jules Cherki. Auction comparison: A similar wood netsuke by Kano Tomokazu was sold in these rooms at Zacke, Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono, 27 April 2019, Vienna, lot 266 (sold for 12,640 EUR).
By Okatori, signed Okatori 岡隹 Japan, Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The muscular oni, dressed only in loincloth, presses its weight against a straw basket with a menacing expression, turning tables on his enemy – Shoki the demon queller – who is shown crammed into the basket underneath, his expression amusingly helpless and the scabbard of his sword piercing through the top of the basket. The eyes of both are inlaid in dark horn. Natural himotoshi through Shoki’s legs and signed underneath OKATORI. Okatori was an important member of the Kyoto school and brother to Yamaguchi Okatomo. This model is more frequently associated with Kano Tomokazu (see auction comparison) and appears to be unique for the Oka-school. LENGTH 4.2 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear, fine patina. Provenance: Old French collection Jules Cherki. Auction comparison: A similar wood netsuke by Kano Tomokazu was sold in these rooms at Zacke, Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono, 27 April 2019, Vienna, lot 266 (sold for 12,640 EUR).
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