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Lot Y797
A well carved coloured ivory netsuke of a tall oni
Estimated Value:
2.500 € - 3.500 €
Result:
3.626 € incl. Premium and VAT
Description:
Japan, signed Ryumin, 19th cent.H. 11,5 cm
Instead of a tiger skin apron, the oni wears a loincloth (fundoshi), the front end of which he pulls up to his chest, his mouth is open to scream, engraved hair on his body and pupils inlaid in silver contribute to the wild appearance of the dämons.
Former old French private collection collected before 1995 - The EU marketing authorisation for this lot is available - One horn rest.
